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DU08 EEB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,160 mi
Last recorded198,160 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 198,160 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 198,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 177,262 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 177,243 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 157,216 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 157,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 143,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,358 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 114,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,849 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 50,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,836 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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DU08 EEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU08 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

DU08 EEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is DU08 EEB safe to buy?

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