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DB55 YER

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

64,115 mi
Last recorded64,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 YER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 64,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,931 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2025 64,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,878 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,612 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 63,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension ( back arm ) ball joint , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,289 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 81,287 miles

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

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

FAS not detected

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension (steel) arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 62,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension (steel) arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheel bolts loose on n/s/f wheel, retightened and torqued (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,394 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 78,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Melted Plastic Front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,389 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,091 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,361 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,138 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,409 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,058 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,948 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,062 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 34,739 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 34,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,344 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 18,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DB55 YER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 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 DB55 YER, 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 DB55 YER registered?

DB55 YER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DB55 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB55 YER shows 35 tests with a 82.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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