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BO55 USM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,104 mi
Last recorded162,104 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 USM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 162,104 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2023 162,104 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 151,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2021 141,069 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 141,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 113,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 113,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,093 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 97,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,419 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 96,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,987 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 28 Mar 2012 68,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2011 56,393 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyre s have side wall damage the n/s/r tyre has a cut in inner wall and 2 nails in it

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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BO55 USM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BO55 USM, 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 BO55 USM registered?

BO55 USM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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