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ME53 MBZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,469 mi
Last recorded147,469 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 MBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 147,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 141,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,492 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 119,285 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 114,210 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 105,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,595 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 102,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,968 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 100,968 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,318 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 1 May 2014 70,133 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,616 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 5 May 2011 35,374 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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ME53 MBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ME53 MBZ, 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 ME53 MBZ registered?

ME53 MBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is ME53 MBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME53 MBZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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