CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM57 ZHV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

235,581 mi
Last recorded235,581 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 235,581 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 221,835 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 221,339 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 206,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 202,969 miles

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

windscreen has slight crack

Pass 16 Jan 2021 199,731 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 199,731 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 195,435 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 195,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 177,154 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 160,971 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,287 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 132,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 132,777 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 117,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 105,079 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 96,185 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,472 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM57 ZHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM57 ZHV, 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

How do I check the history of FM57 ZHV?

You can check the full history of FM57 ZHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM57 ZHV registered?

FM57 ZHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2008.

Is FM57 ZHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ZHV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM57 ZHV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM57 ZHV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.