MOT Status
ValidMileage
188,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed ()
Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Front brake discs unevenly worn
Front brake pads appear to be wearing low
Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge
both front brake discs showing signs of wear
slight binding on off side front brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s washer not working
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GP57 XBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 GP57 XBY, 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 GP57 XBY registered?
GP57 XBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is GP57 XBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for GP57 XBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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