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HK57 WBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,779 mi
Last recorded129,779 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 129,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 124,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 123,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 119,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,226 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 116,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,667 miles

damage on nearside lower outer sill

Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

damage on nearside lower outer sill

Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,853 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shocker dust cover missing

offside rear alloy has small crack on inside

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear shocker cover damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,913 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,505 miles

bonnet and near side bumper and sill skirt damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,504 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet and near side bumper and sill skirt damaged

rear brake discs corroded and slight binding

side skirt insecure

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 WBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

HK57 WBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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