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HS57 GGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS57 GGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 140,011 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 140,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose deteriorating & perishing not excessively

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorating & perishing not excessively

Nearside side repeater (in door mirror) outer casing missing allowing possible ingress issues-light operation satisfactory

Offside Front flexible brake hose deteriorating & perishing not excessively

Offside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorating & perishing not excessively

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside dipped beam headlamp dim in operation-pattern & aim correct

Rear propshaft velocity drive coupling rubber deteriorating but not excessively

Pass 11 Jun 2018 127,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 119,174 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 119,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,181 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under vehicle components

Fail 16 Sep 2015 117,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under vehicle components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,394 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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HS57 GGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HS57 GGX, 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 HS57 GGX registered?

HS57 GGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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