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PF57 NYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,993 mi
Last recorded114,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 NYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 114,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 109,211 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 109,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,584 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,660 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower/front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower/rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,792 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,620 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 95,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,432 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 93,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,171 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,387 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,860 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,725 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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PF57 NYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PF57 NYL, 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 PF57 NYL registered?

PF57 NYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is PF57 NYL safe to buy?

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