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DU08 XCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,167 mi
Last recorded168,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 XCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 168,167 miles

Central Rear Axle mount bush worn

Fail 5 Jun 2020 168,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Axle mount bush worn

Pass 29 May 2019 157,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 151,052 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded undertrays not allowing full inspection ()

Pass 25 May 2017 137,543 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

under trays not allowing a full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2016 126,992 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 106,143 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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 97,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,040 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 88,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,803 miles

Nearside 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 XCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

DU08 XCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DU08 XCZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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