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AO08 BCE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,091 mi
Last recorded121,091 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 121,091 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 112,153 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 104,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower outer rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17W worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17W worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 97,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17W worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17W worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 92,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,890 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,733 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 79,731 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 54,557 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,290 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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AO08 BCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 BCE, 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 AO08 BCE registered?

AO08 BCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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