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BP57 HFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,554 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 4 Nov 2020 116,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from abs unit,to inner arch n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 May 2019 105,274 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 105,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And Offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And Offside front. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,481 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 96,401 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,807 miles

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,872 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 90,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,531 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 69,531 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,112 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 HFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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