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AE57 SVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,941 mi
Last recorded125,941 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 125,941 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front wipers smeary

nearside park brake low reading

Fail 2 Apr 2016 125,490 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front wipers smeary

nearside park brake low reading

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tie bar bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play at n/s/f hub assembly(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight play at o/s/f hub assembly

Fail 28 Jan 2014 99,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tie bar bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play at n/s/f hub assembly(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight play at o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,028 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,302 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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AE57 SVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE57 SVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE57 SVY?

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What year was AE57 SVY registered?

AE57 SVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is AE57 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 SVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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