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MW53 WBA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,670 mi
Last recorded63,670 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 63,670 miles

advise rear sub fram new old arms fited

Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,187 miles

advise tyers featherd sub fram rusted rear

Pass 21 Oct 2023 60,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 56,729 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT INNER PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR INNER PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED PREVENTING SOME UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 16 Aug 2019 49,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT INNER PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR INNER PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED PREVENTING SOME UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,368 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Note - Vehicle presented with damage to n/s/f door

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,072 miles

engine covers and undertrays and sill skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,916 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 32,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,354 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,277 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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MW53 WBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 MW53 WBA, 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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MW53 WBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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