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LR57 BXF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,405 mi
Last recorded149,405 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 BXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 149,405 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 149,405 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,711 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake caliper sluggish on application

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,709 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake caliper sluggish on application

Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,872 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 116,194 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 116,194 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 107,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,549 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 97,549 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,804 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 58,298 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 58,297 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 8 Feb 2012 49,278 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,412 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

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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LR57 BXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR57 BXF, 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 LR57 BXF registered?

LR57 BXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is LR57 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 BXF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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