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FH57 ZRN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,769 mi
Last recorded134,769 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 ZRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 134,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear body and sills corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2025 134,758 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 131,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 131,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,034 miles

Front front bumper has cracks on lower fender area, advise repair

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear o/s rear parking brake only just meets requirements also has slight scraping noise when spun, ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,479 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 113,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 106,241 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,221 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,468 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement horse shoe (2.4.G.2)

engine and under trays fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,342 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,465 miles

under trays fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,405 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,373 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,373 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,323 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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FH57 ZRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH57 ZRN, 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 FH57 ZRN registered?

FH57 ZRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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