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SA57 GCO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,066 mi
Last recorded106,066 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 GCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 106,066 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underneath trey fitted at the time test

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,944 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 89,931 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached hub bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,176 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,830 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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SA57 GCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SA57 GCO, 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 SA57 GCO registered?

SA57 GCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2008.

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