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BP57 UCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,572 mi
Last recorded248,572 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 248,572 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 248,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 241,778 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 237,471 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 10 Jan 2024 237,451 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value N/S/R & O/S/R Service brake inoperative (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 17 Jan 2023 231,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F full pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 21 Jan 2022 226,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/SR - N/S/F -O/S/F full brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 11 Dec 2020 222,812 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 222,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear parking brake cable guide detached from mounting

Pass 26 Nov 2019 215,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 215,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 202,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 192,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Nov 2017 192,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 182,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 182,646 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 166,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 149,186 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 149,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 123,138 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 105,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,129 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 88,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,040 miles

Nearside 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 UCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UCV, 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 UCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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