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DE57 ZHC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,377 mi
Last recorded165,377 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 ZHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 165,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 139,770 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,252 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 107,985 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 104,217 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 104,052 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BROKEN SPRINGS AND WORN TYRE (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALSO BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (AD) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,976 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 96,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,068 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 91,068 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,088 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,293 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 77,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,330 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,424 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,479 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DE57 ZHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE57 ZHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE57 ZHC registered?

DE57 ZHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is DE57 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 ZHC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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