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DA57 UZP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,565 mi
Last recorded98,565 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,945 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 92,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,768 miles

Front wiper blades smear windscreen

Rear brake pipes and offside front brake pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working X2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wiper blades smear windscreen

Rear brake pipes and offside front brake pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lens (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,346 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lens (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,057 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

DA57 UZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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The MOT history for DA57 UZP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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