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BD08 FYO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 71,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,435 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,783 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 51,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 26,525 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,686 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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BD08 FYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD08 FYO, 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 BD08 FYO registered?

BD08 FYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is BD08 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 FYO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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