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53 CT

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 CT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 55,248 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 55,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 54,513 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,194 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,722 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 33,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 33,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken bottom coil snapped off (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,522 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,286 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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53 CT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 67,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 CT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 53 CT registered?

53 CT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is 53 CT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 CT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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