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HD57 GYK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,669 mi
Last recorded165,669 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 GYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 165,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 156,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,771 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 149,771 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,706 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 142,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 135,106 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 118,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,231 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 103,231 miles

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 82,731 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

undertrayes fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,958 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,890 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,660 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,163 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 32,163 miles

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

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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HD57 GYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD57 GYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD57 GYK registered?

HD57 GYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is HD57 GYK safe to buy?

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