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GR57 HCL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,209 mi
Last recorded141,209 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 141,209 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 141,209 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 127,377 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 115,195 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 115,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,251 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 104,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Centre Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 100,623 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 100,623 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake sticking on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2017 89,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s front and both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 12 Jun 2017 89,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s front and both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 12 May 2016 81,650 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,760 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,760 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,846 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,080 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 35,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,219 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 18,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 HCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

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

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