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ML57 WRW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,333 mi
Last recorded189,333 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 WRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 189,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 183,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 173,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 164,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn CASTOR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 157,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 149,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 145,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 133,950 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 133,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 118,631 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 118,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,636 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,843 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,261 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 67,261 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,179 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken

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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ML57 WRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML57 WRW, 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 ML57 WRW registered?

ML57 WRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is ML57 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 WRW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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