CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY57 AYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,902 mi
Last recorded78,902 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 AYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,902 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 75,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,378 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,795 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,350 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,341 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,519 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,397 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,078 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s/f road wheel distorted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,848 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,049 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,936 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RY57 AYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RY57 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RY57 AYJ?

You can check the full history of RY57 AYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RY57 AYJ registered?

RY57 AYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is RY57 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 AYJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY57 AYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY57 AYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.