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B1 BLW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 103,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,459 miles

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

under tray

Fail 24 Feb 2025 99,453 miles

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

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

under tray

Pass 24 Feb 2024 95,970 miles

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

under tray

Fail 23 Feb 2024 95,969 miles

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

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

under tray

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,582 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 92,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,320 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,182 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 72,601 miles

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,256 miles

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,325 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 37,325 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,852 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 BLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 B1 BLW, 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 BLW registered?

B1 BLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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