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DS08 AMG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,607 mi
Last recorded41,607 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 41,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 41,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 41,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 40,256 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 37,605 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,238 miles

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

under side covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 37,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under side covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 36,330 miles

o\s and n\s rear brake pipes corroding at flexible hose entry

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2020 36,330 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

o\s and n\s rear brake pipes corroding at flexible hose entry

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 33,504 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 29,374 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,268 miles

under covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,029 miles

undertrays fitted

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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DS08 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 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 DS08 AMG, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS08 AMG registered?

DS08 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is DS08 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 AMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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