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PS57 DAD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,388 mi
Last recorded82,388 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS57 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,404 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm

Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,333 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot slight damage

Pass 3 Apr 2015 52,600 miles

All metal brake pipes covered over

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,853 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,956 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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PS57 DAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PS57 DAD, 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 PS57 DAD registered?

PS57 DAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is PS57 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS57 DAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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