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BP57 RAU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,745 mi
Last recorded72,745 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,745 miles

Front brake pipe covered in underseal rust protection

under-vehicle has under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 72,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 71,695 miles

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

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

Front Lower Camber arm bushes separating

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,102 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front camber arm bushes worn/peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear differential mounting/bracket bushes separated

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,878 miles

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,365 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,103 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,777 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,541 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,545 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,113 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 RAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

BP57 RAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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