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BW57 DNF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,033 mi
Last recorded146,033 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 DNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 146,033 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 137,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 135,975 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 134,214 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2023 134,212 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

emmission not tested

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear parking brake has just met limit may require adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,290 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,739 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,300 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,169 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has wear on shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have wear on inner and outer treads

o/s/r outer stop light inoperative

Fail 20 Apr 2013 85,326 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have wear on inner and outer treads

o/s/r outer stop light inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,238 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,481 miles

Slight lip on disc's

Under vehicle covers fitted

engine bay covers fitted

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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BW57 DNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW57 DNF, 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 BW57 DNF registered?

BW57 DNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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