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DA57 XKH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,945 mi
Last recorded123,945 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 123,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Underbody sealant applied

Pass 8 Aug 2025 121,830 miles

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

Drivers wing mirror glass starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 120,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 118,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 118,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner back ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,554 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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,560 miles

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

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 105,559 miles

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

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

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

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 15 Jan 2021 98,889 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,041 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,512 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,160 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,410 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,810 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 XKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

DA57 XKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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