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137 BCA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration137 BCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 129,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,052 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2021 107,052 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,102 miles

Nearside front wearing on the inside

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 102,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front wearing on the inside

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 92,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 92,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 82,720 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 82,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2017 74,151 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 63,775 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 56,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 50,264 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 45,380 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 May 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,001 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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137 BCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 137 BCA, 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 137 BCA registered?

137 BCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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