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FB57 BAV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,180 mi
Last recorded144,180 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 BAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 144,180 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 144,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2025 143,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 142,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 142,286 miles

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

Offside Rear cut on inside of tyre wall no cords

Pass 11 Apr 2022 141,141 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 138,394 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 138,394 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 136,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 133,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 125,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,367 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,939 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,350 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,841 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,449 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,545 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 67,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

large under trays 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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FB57 BAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FB57 BAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB57 BAV registered?

FB57 BAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FB57 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB57 BAV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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