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DU08 EAO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,854 mi
Last recorded130,854 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 130,854 miles

Surface corrosion to the rear subframe ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,604 miles

Surface corrosion to the rear subframe ok at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,831 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,399 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 80,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,135 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 75,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,677 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,558 miles

Offside Rear Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,718 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)

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 EAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DU08 EAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU08 EAO registered?

DU08 EAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is DU08 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 EAO 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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