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MERCEDES C2008 · 1.8L PETROL

DA07 ABA

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2008 MERCEDES C — PETROL, 1796cc. This vehicle has 184,275 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 28/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1796cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2026 with no recorded defects. While a failure was noted just one day prior at 184,195 miles, the immediate rectification and subsequent pass suggest a proactive approach to maintenance. The overall service history appears remarkably stable, as the car has consistently achieved clean passes without major advisories or mechanical failures over the last three testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the car covered roughly 44,000 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage rather than long periods of neglect or excessive strain. The gap of approximately 16,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows that the vehicle remains a regular driver despite its eighteen years of life. Given the high total mileage and the age of the Mercedes, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of high-wear components. Particular attention must be paid to the suspension geometry, specifically the front control arms, bushes, and shock artwork, which often degrade at this mileage level. Additionally, the buyer should check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as the MOT history does not always capture surface-level rust until it becomes a structural failure.

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75
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:35 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2026 with no recorded defects. While a failure was noted just one day prior at 184,195 miles, the immediate rectification and subsequent pass suggest a proactive approach to maintenance. The overall service history appears remarkably stable, as the car has consistently achieved clean passes without major advisories or mechanical failures over the last three testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the car covered roughly 44,000 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage rather than long periods of neglect or excessive strain. The gap of approximately 16,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows that the vehicle remains a regular driver despite its eighteen years of life. Given the high total mileage and the age of the Mercedes, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of high-wear components. Particular attention must be paid to the suspension geometry, specifically the front control arms, bushes, and shock artwork, which often degrade at this mileage level. Additionally, the buyer should check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as the MOT history does not always capture surface-level rust until it becomes a structural failure.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2008 Mercedes C (DA07 ABA), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2023 to March 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY