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FB57 BBX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,114 mi
Last recorded89,114 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 89,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 88,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,906 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 76,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,893 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,501 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,796 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,850 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,085 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 45,793 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,719 miles

Offside Front 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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FB57 BBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BBX, 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

How do I check the history of FB57 BBX?

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What year was FB57 BBX registered?

FB57 BBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is FB57 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB57 BBX shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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