MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres are on 3mm of tread and are perished but not exposing ply or cords
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres are on 3mm of tread and are perished but not exposing ply or cords
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Both rear tyres are perished but not exposing ply or cords
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs slightly worn
Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake pads are wearing a little low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads are wearing a little low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS08 AXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AXY, 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 DS08 AXY registered?
DS08 AXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.
Is DS08 AXY safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS08 AXY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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