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DN57 YSV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,299 mi
Last recorded167,299 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 YSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 167,299 miles

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

Offside Front headlight beam slightly distorted

Service brake binding but not excessively all corners (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various corroded components underneath

Fail 29 Sep 2026 167,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight beam slightly distorted

Service brake binding but not excessively all corners (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various corroded components underneath

Pass 17 Nov 2025 166,215 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 27 Nov 2024 164,953 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2023 163,583 miles

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

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

plastic covers over n/s and o/s sills

under tray and plastic cover over floor pan fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2023 163,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

plastic covers over n/s and o/s sills

under tray and plastic cover over floor pan fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 162,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 161,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 159,222 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 155,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 151,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 147,829 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 147,800 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,231 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 12 Feb 2016 141,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn pedal not fully releasing (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2015 134,788 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise strong handbrake requires attention (sticks/light stays illumninated intermittently

advise strong longitudinal/rear lateral metal brakepipe recently replaced,poorly fitted/surported (old brake pipe still fitted to car)

plastic under tray fitted front-rear of car not allowing inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2015 134,783 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise strong handbrake requires attention (sticks/light stays illumninated intermittently

advise strong longitudinal/rear lateral metal brakepipe recently replaced,poorly fitted/surported (old brake pipe still fitted to car)

nearside rear coil spring badly corroded at bottom

plastic under tray fitted front-rear of car not allowing inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 126,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2013 116,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,517 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,794 miles

both front tyres edges worn heavily ( nearly to cord ).limited life.

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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DN57 YSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN57 YSV, 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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DN57 YSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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