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B21 DCK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 DCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe just before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 135,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 135,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 128,838 miles

advise n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2022 128,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advise n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS /.PADS WORN/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR AND FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear REAR BRAKES BINDING

Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,720 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Dash display shows lighting faults+ Near side upper position inop (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 108,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Dipping to o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Dash display shows lighting faults+ Near side upper position inop (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,112 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,795 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 53,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,645 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,645 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B21 DCK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B21 DCK, 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 B21 DCK registered?

B21 DCK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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