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BW57 FWT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

241,232 mi
Last recorded241,232 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 241,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 241,214 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 230,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 230,761 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 226,781 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 226,781 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 212,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 184,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 183,889 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 178,950 miles

mil light on

Fail 21 Aug 2017 178,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 165,800 miles

nsr tyre close to limit (245/40/18)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 155,548 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 142,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 127,811 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

outer wall of n/s front tyre badly damaged not quite showing cords

Pass 2 Jul 2013 127,811 miles

outer wall of n/s front tyre badly damaged not quite showing cords

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,099 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 101,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,576 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre close to limit

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 FWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BW57 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

BW57 FWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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