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DC52 CAB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,565 mi
Last recorded128,565 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC52 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 128,565 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal anti slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front upper brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch area) (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear x2 brake pipes corroded (near jacking point mount) (under trays fitted not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front upper brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch area) (marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge but not exposed cords yet 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge but not exposed cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 17% just meet requirement (adjustment needed)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 120,212 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal anti-slip worn. (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front upper brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch area) (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear x2 brake pipes corroded (near jacking point mount) (under trays fitted not allowing full inspection) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front upper brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch area) (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 17% just meet requirement (adjustment needed)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front upper brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch area) (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front upper brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch area) (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 18% just meet requirement (adjustment needed)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower suspension arm bush worn (ball joint facing downwards marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front upper brake pipe (inner wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower arm bush (ball joint facing downwards marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative.

Fail 5 Sep 2023 111,507 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front brake disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front inner brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front upper brake pipe (inner wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency 17% just passed (adjustment needed)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower arm bush (ball joint facing downwards marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear and offside rear brake pad 80% to 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning & lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,934 miles

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread and cracking 225/45/17

front brake discs worn {lip}

rear brake pads around half worn

Fail 23 Sep 2020 96,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced some bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread and cracking 225/45/17

front brake discs worn {lip}

rear brake pads around half worn

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,935 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 93,935 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 88,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,047 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 72,422 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 66,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 55,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2012 47,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 38,399 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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DC52 CAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC52 CAB, 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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DC52 CAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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