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DK08 ZSG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 ZSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 104,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 103,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,022 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 30 Jun 2023 103,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 97,456 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Fail 1 Jun 2021 97,456 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

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

Pass 27 May 2020 95,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 93,642 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2018 91,538 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 89,689 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 May 2016 78,699 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,212 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 46,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,942 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre as cuts in side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,261 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 ZSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

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

Is DK08 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 ZSG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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