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E2 DXG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,507 mi
Last recorded48,507 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 DXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 48,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 48,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,893 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washers have low performance

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 46,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,132 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 45,132 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 37,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,628 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 33,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 29,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,749 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 23,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid level low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,962 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,805 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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E2 DXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E2 DXG, 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 E2 DXG registered?

E2 DXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is E2 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 DXG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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