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BD08 JVM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,568 mi
Last recorded85,568 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,568 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,408 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,539 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 79,519 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,319 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,756 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 60,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 38,716 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 38,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower jacking point missing

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside and nearside tyres are wearing on edges, also split/cracked between treads

Pass 27 May 2014 27,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 23,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 13,937 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre depth getting low

plastic trim on lower of n/s sill hanging down

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 JVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD08 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

BD08 JVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is BD08 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 JVM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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