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E4 DHS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,635 mi
Last recorded110,635 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 110,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded on bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded on bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 107,181 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 22 Apr 2024 103,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 103,618 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 100,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 98,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear by rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 94,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 90,717 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 87,228 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 May 2019 87,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror repeator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2018 82,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 75,381 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 75,381 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2016 68,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 53,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 34,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,739 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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E4 DHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 E4 DHS, 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 E4 DHS registered?

E4 DHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is E4 DHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 DHS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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