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BD57 WZH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,519 mi
Last recorded144,519 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 WZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 144,519 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 143,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 142,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 134,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 128,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,564 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,713 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,251 miles

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

Offside front tyre edges wearing low, and splits to inner sidewall

nearside front tyre edges wearing low

Fail 16 Jan 2015 72,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre edges wearing low, and splits to inner sidewall

nearside front tyre edges wearing low

Fail 10 Jan 2015 72,242 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,861 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 47,044 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,408 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,052 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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BD57 WZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD57 WZH, 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 BD57 WZH registered?

BD57 WZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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