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BL57 RNY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,244 mi
Last recorded165,244 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 RNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 165,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked along top edge but not effecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,000 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,295 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 116,294 miles

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

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 12 Sep 2014 93,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 63,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 23 Dec 2010 44,095 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 RNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

BL57 RNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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