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BJ57 OTP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,377 mi
Last recorded79,377 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 OTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,377 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 79,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,373 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside side mirror loose

Fail 2 Feb 2024 71,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside side mirror loose

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,446 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,970 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 69,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,650 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,039 miles

Both rear floors have surface corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective Centre/Rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,159 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 52,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 30,004 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 30,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,113 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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BJ57 OTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ57 OTP, 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 BJ57 OTP registered?

BJ57 OTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ57 OTP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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