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AO57 VSF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,929 mi
Last recorded108,929 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 VSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,777 miles

advise o/s/f link rod rubbers perishing

advise rear pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,499 miles

ADVISE REAR PADS

ADVISE REAR REG PLATE

Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,499 miles

ADVISE REAR PADS

ADVISE REAR REG PLATE

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,605 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 35,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,349 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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AO57 VSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO57 VSF, 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 AO57 VSF registered?

AO57 VSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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