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BD08 JVZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

216,005 mi
Last recorded216,005 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 216,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 216,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 206,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 192,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 181,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 169,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect under tank/floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect under tank/floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covers fitted both axles and floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 154,590 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 154,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail suspension arm NOT ATTACHED very DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail lower arm not attached to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering lock to lock stiff in operation

Pass 25 Feb 2020 138,580 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 138,287 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,912 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,314 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,598 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 92,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,351 miles

Slight oil leak on differential.

Pass 26 May 2015 81,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor oil leak from rear diff

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 72,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,819 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,167 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 JVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

BD08 JVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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