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HK57 VZY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

280,146 mi
Last recorded280,146 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 280,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 273,139 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 273,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 268,148 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 256,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 245,447 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 245,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage lower dust cover perished

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage upper dust cover perished

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage lower dust cover perished

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Nov 2015 232,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim has slight damage (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 208,855 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 208,855 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 171,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 134,588 miles

Both frnt discs worn

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,129 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 102,129 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HK57 VZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HK57 VZY, 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 HK57 VZY registered?

HK57 VZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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