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BL57 RMV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 145,323 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2026 145,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

MIL ON

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 142,017 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 141,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,936 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 139,915 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 137,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 135,486 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 132,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 129,027 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 129,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 126,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)

emissions slightly higher than expected for a similar age/mileage and make/model

engine and under floor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,059 miles

Front Inner 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 113,797 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 19 Jan 2015 110,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,711 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,612 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,103 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,689 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 80,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BL57 RMV, 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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BL57 RMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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