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PL57 BXC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 BXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 123,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both main beam bulbs insecure

suspension noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2025 122,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both main beam bulbs insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,393 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,337 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,865 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 93,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Fail 6 Feb 2020 88,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 85,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front dip beam dim

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under sheilds fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2017 81,954 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front dip beam dim

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under sheilds fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 7 Jan 2014 51,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,495 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,564 miles

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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PL57 BXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL57 BXC, 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 PL57 BXC registered?

PL57 BXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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