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EN57 VPC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,608 mi
Last recorded159,608 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 VPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 159,608 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 155,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,525 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 139,046 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,737 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,777 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 106,407 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,232 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,103 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 70,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,025 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,455 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,801 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,061 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,290 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 30,290 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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EN57 VPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EN57 VPC, 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 VPC?

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What year was EN57 VPC registered?

EN57 VPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is EN57 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 VPC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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