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BP57 GVO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,043 mi
Last recorded160,043 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 160,043 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 160,043 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 158,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 150,106 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy on first application

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 150,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy on first application

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration lamp not working

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,115 miles

rear pads on limit

Fail 4 Jun 2018 139,083 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear pads on limit

Pass 5 Jun 2017 126,343 miles

osf tyre worn on edge on limit

Fail 2 Jun 2017 126,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

osf tyre worn on edge on limit

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,687 miles

rack slight play

Fail 26 May 2016 113,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rack slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 102,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 78,939 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,128 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,677 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 GVO 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 61.1%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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