CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU08 XDE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

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

Mileage

168,151 mi
Last recorded168,151 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationDU08 XDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 168,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 161,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front rear subframe mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 152,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,056 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 146,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Device is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 140,582 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 140,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside side repeater slightly faded

bonnet secondary catch partially seized

Pass 20 Mar 2020 136,709 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 136,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,280 miles

Lense missing from nearside indicator repeater but still works as intended

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Small stone chip in centre of screen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Under trays fitted

small stone chip in nearside of screen

Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Lense missing from nearside indicator repeater but still works as intended

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Small stone chip in centre of screen but not affecting drivers view of the road

small stone chip in nearside of screen

Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at base (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at base (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,883 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 106,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,827 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,200 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,184 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU08 XDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc 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 XDE, 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 XDE?

You can check the full history of DU08 XDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU08 XDE registered?

DU08 XDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2008.

Is DU08 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 XDE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU08 XDE 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 XDE. 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.