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BT57 YFX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,581 mi
Last recorded128,581 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 128,581 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 107,244 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,381 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 95,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,194 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 85,190 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under sills fitted , not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,106 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,144 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 42,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,395 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,375 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 27,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,879 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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BT57 YFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

BT57 YFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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