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ET57 HNV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

208,421 mi
Last recorded208,421 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 HNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 208,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rears perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

side skirts fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Sep 2018 208,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rears perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

side skirts fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 190,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 945,941 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 163,781 miles

n/s o/s front tyres uneven wear

Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,614 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 123,361 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,689 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,976 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,965 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,282 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic underbody trays 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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ET57 HNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

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

Is ET57 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 HNV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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