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DA57 VHF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,067 mi
Last recorded125,067 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 125,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 123,442 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 123,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,494 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 91,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at centre (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor unable to see (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit @1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,056 miles

Engine Tray & Covers fitted

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,720 miles

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

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

no oil in engine

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,442 miles

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,405 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 16,002 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 16,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 11,943 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 VHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

DA57 VHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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