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BCC 1

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,170 mi
Last recorded170,170 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCC 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 170,170 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 165,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,392 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 155,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 155,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 151,514 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays + covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,324 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2018 141,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 133,208 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 122,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cut has been glued back together

Pass 23 Nov 2015 114,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,030 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 94,030 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,400 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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BCC 1 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BCC 1, 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 BCC 1 registered?

BCC 1 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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