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GD57 HLF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,845 mi
Last recorded152,845 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 152,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bolt through arm to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 148,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bolt through arm to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 141,493 miles

undercovers fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Sep 2020 135,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 135,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,761 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,497 miles

Offside Front parking light out (warning on dash)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 108,497 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front parking light out (warning on dash)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,072 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 62,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,282 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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GD57 HLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD57 HLF, 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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GD57 HLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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