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ML57 WTF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,752 mi
Last recorded119,752 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 WTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 115,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,515 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to brake pipes front and rear in areas.

nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,597 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2020 87,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 87,933 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,881 miles

exhaust mounting corroded at rear

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,612 miles

corrosion to brake pipes in areas,

slight lift in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,570 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,632 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,009 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 49,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,819 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 40,819 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

ML57 WTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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