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BP57 DMY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 DMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2015 135,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2015 135,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 129,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 122,486 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 122,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,229 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 113,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,713 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 96,463 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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BP57 DMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP57 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

BP57 DMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is BP57 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 DMY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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