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HD57 BMY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,440 mi
Last recorded243,440 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 BMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 243,440 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 241,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 240,308 miles

o/s wing mirror deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2023 239,179 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 238,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 236,472 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 236,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn lower arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 234,861 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 233,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 232,648 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 232,107 miles

fuel tank damp but not leaking fuel

Pass 7 Feb 2017 220,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 208,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 194,164 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 194,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 180,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 164,733 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 164,733 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 149,661 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 130,848 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 130,486 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 130,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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HD57 BMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HD57 BMY, 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 HD57 BMY registered?

HD57 BMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is HD57 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD57 BMY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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