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BL57 YEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,032 mi
Last recorded217,032 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2022 217,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 198,671 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 185,064 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 163,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 149,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 139,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension joints

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

engine cover

sill covers

undertrays

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,197 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 43,064 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 YEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

BL57 YEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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