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GR57 HCC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,078 mi
Last recorded79,078 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 79,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn and heavily cracking

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2026 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn and heavily cracking

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 72,827 miles

all rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

front brake pipes surface corrosion

front suspension springs surface corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear suspension springs surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2025 72,827 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

front brake pipes surface corrosion

front suspension springs surface corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear suspension springs surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,404 miles

exhaust hanger broken system still secure

front brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake ferrels surcae corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear suspension springs surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,404 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger broken system still secure

front brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake ferrels surcae corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear suspension springs surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,586 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 61,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,305 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,160 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 51,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,583 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 48,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,372 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 41,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,349 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 27,337 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly sticking.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 25,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 22,983 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,654 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,286 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 HCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HCC, 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 HCC registered?

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

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