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GR57 HCN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,184 mi
Last recorded145,184 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 145,184 miles

Nearside Front wheel welded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 144,914 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wheel welded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,558 miles

p/brake warning lamp sticking on

Fail 19 Aug 2016 103,558 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

p/brake warning lamp sticking on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,974 miles

Offside Front fog light broken

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light broken

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,102 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 47,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 37,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,981 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 HCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

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

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