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DK08 XWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 119,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,199 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 107,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,108 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,959 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 88,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,270 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 84,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,169 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,803 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 71,803 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer tread edge (4.1.E.1)

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,125 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2011 35,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

screw in o/s/r tyre

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 XWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWE, 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.

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What year was DK08 XWE registered?

DK08 XWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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