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GX57 NGE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,980 mi
Last recorded187,980 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 NGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 187,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 187,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 178,832 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 178,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 173,543 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 173,536 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 167,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner has a nail

Fail 17 Jan 2019 167,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner has a nail

Pass 17 Oct 2017 158,888 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 158,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn, (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn, (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 150,712 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 11 Oct 2016 150,710 miles

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

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 8 Jul 2015 132,850 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 132,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 107,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,459 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,073 miles

front brake pads worn to limits

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,764 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,156 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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GX57 NGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GX57 NGE, 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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GX57 NGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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