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AD57 GNU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

271,516 mi
Last recorded271,516 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 271,516 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 263,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 261,538 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 257,605 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 248,573 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 212,535 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 212,535 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 196,008 miles

Umdertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 179,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 158,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 154,568 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 144,734 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 133,459 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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AD57 GNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD57 GNU, 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 AD57 GNU registered?

AD57 GNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AD57 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 GNU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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