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BT57 GUD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

276,313 mi
Last recorded276,313 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 276,313 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 254,456 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 254,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 152,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,567 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 143,607 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 143,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 139,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 129,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 118,723 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,949 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 99,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,153 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 83,496 miles

Offside Rear 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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BT57 GUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BT57 GUD, 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 BT57 GUD registered?

BT57 GUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is BT57 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 GUD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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