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AB08 BCW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 91,355 miles

Offside Rear adult seatbelt not fully inspected due to seating area being full

Offside Rear brake scrapping noise when in brake tester

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes / both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 91,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear adult seatbelt not fully inspected due to seating area being full

Offside Rear brake scrapping noise when in brake tester

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes / both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 88,504 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 88,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 75,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 75,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,904 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,059 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,710 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,122 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AB08 BCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AB08 BCW, 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 AB08 BCW registered?

AB08 BCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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