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B10 BAW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,819 mi
Last recorded28,819 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 28,819 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 28,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 26,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 25,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 23,862 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 23,861 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 15,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 12,846 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 10,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,511 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 4,583 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 2,557 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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B10 BAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B10 BAW, 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 B10 BAW registered?

B10 BAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for B10 BAW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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