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ET57 CXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 CXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,981 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2023 109,979 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,113 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working only 50% of upper brake light working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2022 96,112 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working only 50% of upper brake light working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear all rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2021 72,789 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 72,789 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of mot. 245 40 17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,893 miles

Both front cross arm bush`s debonding

Both rear anti roll bar link bush`s debonding

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,128 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust bracket corroded away.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,516 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,762 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 23,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,602 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall.

advise rear brake discs corroded inner face.

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,593 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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ET57 CXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET57 CXZ, 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 ET57 CXZ registered?

ET57 CXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is ET57 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 CXZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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