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DS08 AXY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,731 mi
Last recorded122,731 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 122,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 119,354 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 112,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 112,096 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 106,521 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 106,521 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2018 100,169 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2018 100,169 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2017 94,741 miles

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)

Fail 25 May 2017 94,741 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,069 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 77,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are wearing a little low

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,018 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 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.

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