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LD08 DVG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,283 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust system secure

Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,348 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,270 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 97,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,676 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 85,675 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,696 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,613 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,448 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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LD08 DVG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD08 DVG, 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 LD08 DVG registered?

LD08 DVG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is LD08 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 DVG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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