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DU57 TTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU57 TTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 133,210 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 131,837 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 117,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,199 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear most point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears , inner tread partially miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

foot brake low

Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front side repeater lens is missing.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,224 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 53,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 44,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,807 miles

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

front brake pads app. 80% worn, disc's lipped

n/s/front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

o/s/front tyre low tread on inner edge

splits to n/s/front,o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyres on inner walls, close to exposing cords, advise replaceing asap.

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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DU57 TTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DU57 TTY, 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 DU57 TTY registered?

DU57 TTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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