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AV57 YCF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 122,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,571 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2025 117,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2024 110,996 miles

Car been slightly under sealed underneath all over

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 109,045 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Projected Image Slight Effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Sections Corroded Close To Fuel Tank & Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,788 miles

Centre Silence In Front Of Rear Axel Outer Casing Corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front To Rear Sections Corroded Above Rear Axel & Onto Flexy Hoses Inner Arches (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 104,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Of The Wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre Silence In Front Of Rear Axel Outer Casing Corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Slight Wear To Inner Edges 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut To Centre Of Tread & Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front To Rear Sections Corroded Above Rear Axel & Onto Flexy Hoses Inner Arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 98,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 245/40/17 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,971 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower arm bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 92,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower arm bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,905 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,021 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,279 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 64,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,244 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 52,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,270 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Exhaust braket broken at rear

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,031 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,097 miles

Damage to sidewall N/S/F

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted

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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AV57 YCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV57 YCF, 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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AV57 YCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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