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EY57 WAA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,005 mi
Last recorded112,005 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 WAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 112,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 110,268 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 105,905 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 104,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,250 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 103,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 95,445 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,421 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 85,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,444 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,378 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,074 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,864 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,538 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,371 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

osf fog lamp lens cracked but not broken

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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EY57 WAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EY57 WAA, 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

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What year was EY57 WAA registered?

EY57 WAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is EY57 WAA safe to buy?

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