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CU57 CXM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 CXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 122,011 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 118,387 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,322 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 106,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,958 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3.0mm

brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2018 101,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre at 3.0mm

Offside Front headlamp poor output dip beam

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,875 miles

Nearside Front inner edge

Offside Front inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,292 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,902 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,468 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,706 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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CU57 CXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CU57 CXM, 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

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What year was CU57 CXM registered?

CU57 CXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is CU57 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 CXM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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