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BL57 LVD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,024 mi
Last recorded145,024 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 145,024 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 122,959 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,766 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,707 miles

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

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 22 Mar 2017 84,899 miles

Brake light warning light on

Engine light on

rear sidelight warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,477 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn has exposed cords 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

** nearside rear tyre inner edge worn and centre tread line **

Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in N/S/f andN/S/R tyre sidewalls not showing cords

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in N/S/f andN/S/R tyre sidewalls not showing cords

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,469 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2012 27,263 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,880 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

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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BL57 LVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL57 LVD, 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 BL57 LVD registered?

BL57 LVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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