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BP57 DLY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,062 mi
Last recorded183,062 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 183,062 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 177,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 172,687 miles

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 29 Aug 2023 168,339 miles

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Fail 12 Aug 2023 168,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 13 Aug 2022 161,135 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 13 Aug 2021 157,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 153,271 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 137,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,609 miles

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,540 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,261 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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BP57 DLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP57 DLY, 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 BP57 DLY registered?

BP57 DLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BP57 DLY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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