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DR53 WLR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,030 mi
Last recorded91,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR53 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 91,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 80,687 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,336 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,062 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,430 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,171 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,171 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,512 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,118 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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DR53 WLR 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 90%.

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 DR53 WLR, 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 DR53 WLR registered?

DR53 WLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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