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DK08 ZRR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,725 mi
Last recorded159,725 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 159,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Coming on / off during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 154,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 148,676 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 148,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 139,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,768 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 118,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2018 101,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 86,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 72,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 61,849 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,305 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 ZRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRR, 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 ZRR registered?

DK08 ZRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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