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BP57 DNU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,089 mi
Last recorded195,089 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2024 195,089 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 192,102 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 297,803 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 297,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 297,784 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SDIES BACK TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 178,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face of disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front forward lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both front rear lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both rear trailing arms inner bushes perishing

front anti roll bar corroding

inner and outer shoulder wear to both front tyre's

inner shoulder wear to both rear tyre's

nearside front fog light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

offside rear sub frame mounting bush starting to perish

offside side repeater lens missing (light output not affected)

rear anti roll bar corroding

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 8 May 2020 178,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face of disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front forward lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both front rear lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both rear trailing arms inner bushes perishing

front anti roll bar corroding

inner and outer shoulder wear to both front tyre's

inner shoulder wear to both rear tyre's

nearside front fog light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

offside rear sub frame mounting bush starting to perish

offside side repeater lens missing (light output not affected)

rear anti roll bar corroding

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 27 Mar 2019 170,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 164,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 158,873 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 158,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

offside front Tyre puncture run-flat

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,768 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 149,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 136,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,293 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 121,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,052 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,744 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,742 miles

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)

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 DNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DNU, 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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BP57 DNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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