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BC08 YYY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,241 mi
Last recorded94,241 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC08 YYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,081 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,810 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 87,492 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,168 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 77,168 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,069 miles

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,014 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,819 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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BC08 YYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BC08 YYY, 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 BC08 YYY registered?

BC08 YYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BC08 YYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC08 YYY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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