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GR57 HCA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,954 miles

parking brake lever/pedal spring week, warning light flickers

Fail 30 Dec 2020 90,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush excessive play movement and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush excessive play movement and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise foot handbrake return spring weak and handbrake warming light flickering on and off

advise outside bonnet secondary release broken and cable tie applied in its place recommend repair

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oversized\wrong size tyres fitted to the front axle, almost in contact with suspension/inner arch, recommend replace for right size

Fail 20 Dec 2019 87,126 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator lens smashed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oversized\wrong size tyres fitted to the front axle, almost in contact with suspension/inner arch, recommend replace for right size

Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strong advise side repeter lens in mirror holed and damaged

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

Offside Front headlamp unit been repaired glued

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise close to min limit and on tyre on wear marker blocks (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust gearbox bracket broken from exhaust pipe

plastic under trays fitted concealing some items from veiw

Fail 8 Dec 2018 80,657 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strong advise side repeter lens in mirror holed and damaged

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

Offside Front headlamp unit been repaired glued

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise close to min limit and on tyre on wear marker blocks (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust gearbox bracket broken from exhaust pipe

plastic under trays fitted concealing some items from veiw

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,107 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 153,733 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 153,683 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 143,663 miles

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

nearside front tyre has no wear left in it

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage but no exsposed cords

Pass 21 Jan 2015 138,786 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 138,786 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 131,008 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 131,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 100,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 100,827 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,874 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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GR57 HCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GR57 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

GR57 HCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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