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DA57 VHE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,404 mi
Last recorded134,404 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 134,404 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 134,402 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 118,694 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 118,694 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield fell on the pipe

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 69,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,187 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,163 miles

both front tyres slightly feathering off on outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,646 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,646 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,652 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,034 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,595 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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DA57 VHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

DA57 VHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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