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SE57 HBL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,479 mi
Last recorded72,479 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 HBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at rear above rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers on sills and underside of car

rear suspension general corrosion and rust all over

Pass 10 Apr 2025 71,953 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor above rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 71,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor above rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,058 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,555 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 64,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 60,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 58,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,768 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 39,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 14 Sep 2015 34,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,510 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,772 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,361 miles

Nearside Front 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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SE57 HBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SE57 HBL, 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 SE57 HBL registered?

SE57 HBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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