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PF57 WBG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 74,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,579 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 72,557 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 69,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 67,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,782 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,907 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres centre tread starting to wear close to tread depth limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,339 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,505 miles

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

nearside front tyre underinflated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,878 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,720 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 WBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PF57 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

PF57 WBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for PF57 WBG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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