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DK08 ZPY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,747 mi
Last recorded134,747 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 ZPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,934 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 104,934 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,162 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 71,082 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,277 miles

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

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 ZPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

DK08 ZPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DK08 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 ZPY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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