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DX08 UTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 UTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,716 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 86,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,790 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,475 miles

Offside Washer jet misaligned but still sufficient fluid.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,618 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 68,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,886 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner arm outer ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner arm outer ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM OUTER JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,595 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,462 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,168 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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DX08 UTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DX08 UTZ, 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 DX08 UTZ?

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What year was DX08 UTZ registered?

DX08 UTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DX08 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 UTZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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