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DC08 NER

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,437 mi
Last recorded124,437 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC08 NER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 124,437 miles

Active bonnet malfunction displayed on dash. Bonnet operates as it should for test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 124,431 miles

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

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

Active bonnet malfunction displayed on dash. Bonnet operates as it should for test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 123,511 miles

Active bonnet malfunction displayed on dash. Bonnet readily opens and shuts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp broken and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 30 Jul 2024 123,498 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 118,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake performance on limit...n/s weak

Fail 25 Jul 2022 116,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake performance on limit...n/s weak

Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,721 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 111,711 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 105,431 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,522 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 97,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,482 miles

partial bind @ nsr

Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,395 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsr tyre on limit...osr tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,752 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,874 miles

wipers smear

Fail 20 Jan 2016 63,874 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement park brake locked (3.5.1k)

wipers smear

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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DC08 NER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 DC08 NER, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC08 NER registered?

DC08 NER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2013.

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