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HX57 UHN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 UHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 112,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 102,498 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 102,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 102,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak +rear support mounting missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,782 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 98,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,481 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wrap round mounting bushes slighr play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,408 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust mounting bracket missing

parking brake performance just met. inboard handbrake shoes worn or braking up.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,628 miles

hand brake performance just met minimum requirements

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush +unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake performance just met minimum requirements

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 79,992 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,975 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 63,221 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,656 miles

rear brake pads below half worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,316 miles

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

rear tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,265 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Feb 2011 16,265 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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HX57 UHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HX57 UHN, 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 HX57 UHN registered?

HX57 UHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is HX57 UHN safe to buy?

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