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EU57 GUC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 GUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,801 miles

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

Nearside Front beam image pattern stickers fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front beam image pattern stickers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 118,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 101,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 101,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 89,000 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 87,245 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,482 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON

Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,628 miles

check engine light on

undertrays 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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EU57 GUC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU57 GUC, 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 EU57 GUC registered?

EU57 GUC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is EU57 GUC safe to buy?

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