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2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,658 mi
Last recorded121,658 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 113,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 113,396 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both units turning off and on by them selves (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,698 miles

Nearside Front win mirror slight damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2023 104,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing slight damage

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,770 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,344 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside repeater slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,252 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,251 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,452 miles

nearside front tyre has damaged outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,102 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 54,102 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 487,051 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,797 miles

o/s/f tyre tread, worn very low at edges.

stone chips, screen.

wear, both front brake discs.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,864 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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OE57 NUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OE57 NUM, 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 OE57 NUM registered?

OE57 NUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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