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DF57 VVM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,698 mi
Last recorded58,698 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 VVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 58,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 55,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 51,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 48,087 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 48,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,229 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,860 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 34,860 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 9,552 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 8,768 miles

vehicle has had new tyre at time of test , tracking has been ajusted.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 8,027 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 6,757 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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DF57 VVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DF57 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

DF57 VVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is DF57 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 VVM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF57 VVM have outstanding finance?

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