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DR08 AJD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,771 mi
Last recorded97,771 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR08 AJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,771 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,173 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,170 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,516 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 46,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,469 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 21 May 2014 29,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 21,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 12,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 5,416 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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DR08 AJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DR08 AJD, 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 DR08 AJD registered?

DR08 AJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is DR08 AJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR08 AJD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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