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BD08 KVT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,676 mi
Last recorded111,676 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,676 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 111,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,070 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,070 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,657 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,657 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 87,689 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,761 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 73,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,457 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 KVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

BD08 KVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is BD08 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 KVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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