MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre worn SERIOUSLY on edges
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
Engine cover fitted
Nearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall not to cord
Offside rear lights dim but working
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Engine cover fitted
Nearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall not to cord
Offside front tyre worn SERIOUSLY on edges
Offside rear lights dim but working
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges 225/45/17
Nearside rear tyre 3mm
Offside front tyre worn seriously on edges 225/45/17
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges 225/45/17
Nearside rear tyre 3mm
Offside front tyre worn seriously on edges 225/45/17
Under trays fitted
engine cover fitted
n/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get low
parking brake not locking out
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread to side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine cover fitted
n/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get low
parking brake not locking out
under trays fitted
n/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge and going bald
o/s rear tyre has screw through side wall into tread
o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and wearing on outter, getting near limit
rear pads worn and on limit
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS08 EXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?
DS08 EXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.
Is DS08 EXV safe to buy?
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