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DK08 XVT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 73,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 72,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 72,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,210 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 68,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,977 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 54,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,093 miles

Brake Pad Warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 45,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake Pad Warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perishing outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre split on outer side wall but not deeo enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,189 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 23,189 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,836 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DK08 XVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 XVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 XVT registered?

DK08 XVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DK08 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 XVT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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