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DA57 UCT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,312 mi
Last recorded48,312 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 48,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 48,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 47,560 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 46,877 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,057 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,419 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 45,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,709 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 36,708 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 32,738 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,196 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2019 31,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,384 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 26,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to rear at nearside rear lower part of inner wheel arch liner and plastic undertrays (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,847 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,751 miles

Offside front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,960 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,300 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,915 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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DA57 UCT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DA57 UCT, 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 DA57 UCT registered?

DA57 UCT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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The MOT history for DA57 UCT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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