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DL08 ANX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,327 mi
Last recorded119,327 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 ANX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,327 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 119,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot also split rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,455 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 84,455 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,376 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 56,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 56,571 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,939 miles

front o/s headlamp slight dull

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,748 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,216 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,979 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 14,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DL08 ANX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DL08 ANX, 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 DL08 ANX registered?

DL08 ANX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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