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PY57 HCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,255 mi
Last recorded188,255 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 HCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 188,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 182,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 177,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 174,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 169,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 163,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 156,978 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 156,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,365 miles

Metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,366 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Small chips in screen.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 83,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,685 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,259 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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PY57 HCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PY57 HCV, 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 PY57 HCV registered?

PY57 HCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is PY57 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY57 HCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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