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BJ57 WHU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,827 mi
Last recorded86,827 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,827 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 86,824 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 72,758 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,617 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,067 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 58,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,040 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,184 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 31,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,370 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,366 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2011 13,372 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 WHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BJ57 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 WHU registered?

BJ57 WHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ57 WHU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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