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DE53 TTE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,499 mi
Last recorded32,499 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 TTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 32,499 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 29,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 29,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 28,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 28,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 27,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 26,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,058 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 17,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,968 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 11,978 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 8,957 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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DE53 TTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE53 TTE, 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 DE53 TTE registered?

DE53 TTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is DE53 TTE safe to buy?

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