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DU08 EAF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,154 mi
Last recorded62,154 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 62,154 miles

Offside Rear light lense slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 62,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lense slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 53,007 miles

Rear both rear light lenses slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2024 48,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 46,735 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,747 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 39,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,854 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 16 May 2017 32,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,788 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 25,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,915 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DU08 EAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DU08 EAF, 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 DU08 EAF registered?

DU08 EAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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