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OE57 VZZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,417 mi
Last recorded139,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 139,417 miles

front n/s tyre & rear n/s tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Jan 2013 139,417 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front n/s tyre & rear n/s tyre wearing on outer edges

slight play in front o/s wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,100 miles

front no plate starting to deteriorate

front o/s & n /s tyres wearing on outer edges

rear n/s tyre low tread

Fail 25 Jan 2012 133,100 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

front o/s & n /s tyres wearing on outer edges

rear n/s tyre low tread

Fail 6 Jan 2011 108,864 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2011 108,864 miles

front brake pads low

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 VZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE57 VZZ registered?

OE57 VZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is OE57 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 VZZ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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