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DA57 VHB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 133,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction. first used on or after 1 July 2008.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 133,097 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction. first used on or after 1 July 2008.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2025 128,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 115,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 115,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 110,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 101,698 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 101,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,866 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,591 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,862 miles

rear tyres on 2.5mm

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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DA57 VHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 DA57 VHB, 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 DA57 VHB registered?

DA57 VHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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