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DS08 AXN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,169 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 90,169 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 84,544 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,092 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,720 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,395 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,395 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,781 miles

covers fitted preventing full underside inspection of the vehicle

cuts in n/s and o/s front tyres outer sidwalls

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,016 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidwall

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidwall

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,472 miles

n/s/ and o/s front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 22 May 2013 18,284 miles

both front tyres edges perished/scrubbed

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,339 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,436 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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DS08 AXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 DS08 AXN, 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 DS08 AXN registered?

DS08 AXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 AXN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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