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BG57 GYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,422 mi
Last recorded140,422 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 GYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 140,422 miles

BOTHY REAR TYRES TREAD SEPERATION & SPLITTING

Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,968 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,450 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 128,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 119,254 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 119,254 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 111,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 111,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,594 miles

n s f tyer worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,332 miles

2x nails in n/s rear tyre

both rear indicater bulbs slightly discoulered

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,713 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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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BG57 GYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG57 GYR, 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 BG57 GYR registered?

BG57 GYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is BG57 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 GYR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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