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PJ57 EEV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,133 mi
Last recorded120,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 EEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,133 miles

General wear to suspension bushes

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 120,123 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

General wear to suspension bushes

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,669 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 97,649 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,637 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,922 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 60,921 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 59,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,219 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 52,880 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 49,761 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,530 miles

EML light on

Fail 30 Dec 2014 43,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,326 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 40,290 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,817 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,772 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,416 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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PJ57 EEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ57 EEV, 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 PJ57 EEV registered?

PJ57 EEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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