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CX57 AYM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,071 mi
Last recorded145,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 AYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 145,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 145,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip provisin worn through

Pass 9 Jun 2025 139,754 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 139,715 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Aftermarket units fitted to dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm, Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 134,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 130,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,679 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 126,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 122,701 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 118,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low water (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,782 miles

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,926 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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CX57 AYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CX57 AYM, 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 CX57 AYM registered?

CX57 AYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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