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EN57 VHG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,055 mi
Last recorded31,055 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 VHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 31,055 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 28,546 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 28,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 25,408 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2023 24,078 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 22,948 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 22,218 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 21,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 19,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 18,792 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,406 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,424 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 14,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 12,614 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 11,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 9,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 7,415 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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EN57 VHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EN57 VHG, 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

How do I check the history of EN57 VHG?

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What year was EN57 VHG registered?

EN57 VHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is EN57 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 VHG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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