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DA57 UZT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,953 mi
Last recorded109,953 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 109,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 109,953 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting track control arm mounting sign of weilding cover with under sealant/ both side

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened track control arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened track control arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,750 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,686 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2019 84,686 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,298 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,390 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,051 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,719 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 UZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DA57 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

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

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