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HW57 DLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 111,817 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 111,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (both) in by inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 105,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear inner side and brake light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2023 100,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear inner side and brake light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,293 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,851 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre splits on inner sidewalls, advise replacement

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,615 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged [no cords showing]

Fail 3 Feb 2017 56,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged [no cords showing]

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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HW57 DLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW57 DLX, 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 HW57 DLX registered?

HW57 DLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is HW57 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 DLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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