MOT Status
ValidMileage
179,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Central exhaust clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub-frame mounting points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caster bush burst. Recommend both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. Cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. Cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close just on 1.8mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close just on 2.0mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close just on 1.8mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close just on 2.0mm in places (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DU08 LBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LBY, 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
How do I check the history of DU08 LBY?
You can check the full history of DU08 LBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DU08 LBY registered?
DU08 LBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2008.
Is DU08 LBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU08 LBY shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DU08 LBY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU08 LBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.