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KE08 DGU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,788 mi
Last recorded89,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,788 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 79,590 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 74,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 74,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 56,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,606 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,713 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 8 May 2015 45,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside repeater lamp condensed

Pass 14 May 2014 42,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,874 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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KE08 DGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KE08 DGU, 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 KE08 DGU registered?

KE08 DGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is KE08 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE08 DGU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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