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DF57 UKV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,347 mi
Last recorded120,347 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 UKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 120,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf upper ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 115,470 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 110,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 110,922 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamp dip beam not working. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 105,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 125,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,396 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiperblades worn

Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiperblades worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,823 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 59,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,127 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,201 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 26,168 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine/underside covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,168 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

engine/underside covers fitted

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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DF57 UKV 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 73.7%.

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 DF57 UKV, 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 DF57 UKV registered?

DF57 UKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is DF57 UKV safe to buy?

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