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DS08 EXV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,709 mi
Last recorded155,709 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 EXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 155,709 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 155,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 139,986 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 139,984 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2019 115,257 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 102,944 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,943 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 97,530 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 97,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,231 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get low

parking brake not locking out

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,804 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge and going bald

o/s rear tyre has screw through side wall into tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,692 miles

o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and wearing on outter, getting near limit

rear pads worn and on limit

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,060 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 25 Oct 2011 38,625 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 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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