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BA02 MOR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 MOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 91,070 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 91,070 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,241 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,151 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 85,151 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,807 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,747 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front's (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and also has cut on outer side walls ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

has underneath covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front's (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and also has cut on outer side walls ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

has underneath covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,803 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 46,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,144 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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BA02 MOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BA02 MOR, 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 BA02 MOR registered?

BA02 MOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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