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DS08 NPO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,760 mi
Last recorded66,760 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 NPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,760 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,759 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,505 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 46,392 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,598 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,111 miles

o/s/f sidewall cuts

Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f sidewall cuts

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,109 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 NPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NPO, 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 NPO registered?

DS08 NPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DS08 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 NPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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