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DW05 FUN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,891 mi
Last recorded121,891 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW05 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,891 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2026 121,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside side wall of the tyre has very deep side wall cuts in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. incorrect tyre size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,844 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 110,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 102,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,728 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,726 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,727 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 32,763 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 32,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DW05 FUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DW05 FUN, 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 DW05 FUN registered?

DW05 FUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DW05 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW05 FUN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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