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BL57 RNX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,159 mi
Last recorded167,159 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 166,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 27 May 2020 166,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 164,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 159,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 126,773 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 126,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on shoulders

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,675 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 107,043 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamp lenses cracked

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2013 97,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamp lenses cracked

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,161 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 82,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,413 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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BL57 RNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

BL57 RNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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