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SC57 ETU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,272 mi
Last recorded91,272 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 ETU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,710 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,710 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 85,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,814 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,002 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 42,835 miles

Front Discs Worn & Lipped

Near Side Rear Brake Disc Pitted On Outer Brake Surface

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

Off Side Front Tyre Inner Side Wall Cut No Cord Exposed

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

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

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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SC57 ETU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC57 ETU, 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

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What year was SC57 ETU registered?

SC57 ETU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SC57 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 ETU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC57 ETU have outstanding finance?

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