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BP57 PFG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023
Fail 26 Oct 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

several areas of rear sub frame 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

welding repairs to n/s rear sub frame appeared efficient only at time of test.

Fail 22 Oct 2022 97,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

several areas of rear sub frame 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

welding repairs to n/s rear sub frame appeared efficient only at time of test.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,814 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,646 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs warn. Only warning wire fitted to o/s/f. Brake fluid low in master cylinder (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads low. no warning wire fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 60,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs warn. Only warning wire fitted to o/s/f. Brake fluid low in master cylinder (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads low. no warning wire fitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge,s and cracked in tread.

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread.

Offside Front tyre cracked in side wall.

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread.

plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,911 miles

emissions too low for reading

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,424 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 23,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,268 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 21,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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