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VAX 57

2024 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,320 mi
Last recorded101,320 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAX 57
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2024
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,320 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2025 101,318 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,049 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 100,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mms (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,758 miles

Advise rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 94,990 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 94,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 92,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,878 miles

Advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise slight noise on o/s/f top shock mount

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,395 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 78,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,752 miles

Advise o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,231 miles

Advise oil leak rear diff

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,153 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 47,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,239 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,536 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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VAX 57 is a 2024 Mercedes-benz C in Blue. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAX 57, 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 2 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VAX 57 is a 2024 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2024.

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