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GR57 AOO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 96,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 26 Sep 2024 91,195 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 91,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,826 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,381 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR at 2mm OSR at 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

plastic trays obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,410 miles

plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,210 miles

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

plastic trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,253 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's

Fail 14 Jan 2014 36,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's

Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2011 16,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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GR57 AOO 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 80%.

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 GR57 AOO, 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 GR57 AOO registered?

GR57 AOO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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