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BB52 RSB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,841 mi
Last recorded136,841 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB52 RSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 136,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 130,929 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 130,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 125,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working miror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021
Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,839 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,886 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,162 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge (225/45/17)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray's fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2014 62,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,100 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,473 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,390 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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BB52 RSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BB52 RSB, 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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BB52 RSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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