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OU08 DFY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 124,604 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 117,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,200 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 112,579 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 108,433 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2022 108,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 106,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,155 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,958 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis covered in grease and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose but prevents dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease and corroded to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,161 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

emissions to clean for result

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,970 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,764 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 62,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 56,320 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,684 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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OU08 DFY 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 78.9%.

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 OU08 DFY, 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 OU08 DFY registered?

OU08 DFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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