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PX57 XTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,457 mi
Last recorded154,457 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 154,457 miles

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 17 Jan 2024 151,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 147,503 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undercover slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2022 141,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,268 miles

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

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

cover fitted to engine and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,052 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play in them

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 122,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,905 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 81,661 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,112 miles

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,854 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,043 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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PX57 XTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PX57 XTJ, 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 PX57 XTJ registered?

PX57 XTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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The MOT history for PX57 XTJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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