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M111 DLE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,111 mi
Last recorded70,111 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 68,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,098 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 37,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,689 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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M111 DLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M111 DLE, 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 M111 DLE registered?

M111 DLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is M111 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 DLE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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