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GR57 HCE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,032 mi
Last recorded149,032 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 149,032 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 149,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 143,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 123,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,748 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,201 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,461 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 68,216 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside parking brake effort poor

Fail 14 Nov 2017 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside parking brake effort poor

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,769 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 35,769 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2013 24,053 miles

advise to replace both front tyres

nsf tyre worn on edges,got extensive kerbdamage,just legal

osf tyre worn down on edges,just legal

tiny play in osf hub bearing

Fail 15 May 2013 24,053 miles

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

advise to replace both front tyres

nsf tyre worn on edges,got extensive kerbdamage,just legal

osf tyre worn down on edges,just legal

tiny play in osf hub bearing

Pass 14 May 2012 10,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 9,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 7,368 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 HCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

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

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