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B1 BCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,810 mi
Last recorded72,810 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 r17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal track control arm bush starting to show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal track control arm bush starting to show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 67,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal track control arm bush starting to show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal track control arm bush starting to show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing on letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,563 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 60,563 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,604 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/45 r17 91w ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency poor

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 47,984 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm friction material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 47,984 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm friction material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,070 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 42,070 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 30,519 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,998 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,821 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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B1 BCJ 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B1 BCJ, 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 B1 BCJ registered?

B1 BCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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