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AO08 BCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 99,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 93,595 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 88,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,218 miles

BOTH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN AND SEPARATED BUT PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight perishing in front tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,816 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nsr tyre side wall cut/damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,194 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 17,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,198 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 BCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO08 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

AO08 BCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AO08 BCV safe to buy?

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