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A9 BWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,454 mi
Last recorded80,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,162 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,097 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,250 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 66,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,494 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 22,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,860 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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A9 BWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A9 BWE, 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 A9 BWE registered?

A9 BWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is A9 BWE safe to buy?

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