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OE57 VYV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,095 mi
Last recorded133,095 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 133,095 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light some light output reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 133,095 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light some light output reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,445 miles

chips to screen

service over due displayed

Fail 5 Mar 2025 126,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chips to screen

service over due displayed

Pass 18 Mar 2024 119,963 miles

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

service light on

Fail 18 Mar 2024 119,963 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,432 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 110,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,728 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 100,728 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,617 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,923 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 84,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,830 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,003 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,639 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cracks in outside of tread

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,021 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 VYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OE57 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

OE57 VYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is OE57 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 VYV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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