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CV57 WHC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,497 mi
Last recorded113,497 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 113,497 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting insecure but cable is adequately supported (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 105,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting insecure but cable is adequately supported (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 88,960 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,511 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,855 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,314 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S Exhaust tailpipe & silencer box twisted out of position

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,905 miles

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

O/S Exhaust tailpipe & silencer box twisted out of position

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 68,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,259 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,089 miles

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

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

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

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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CV57 WHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CV57 WHC, 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 CV57 WHC registered?

CV57 WHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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