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MW57 YRO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,149 mi
Last recorded110,149 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 YRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 109,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,606 miles

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 101,579 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,571 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 91,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,051 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,562 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,703 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front mounting bracket deteriorated

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,877 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,330 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,140 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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MW57 YRO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW57 YRO, 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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MW57 YRO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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