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BD08 MXE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,478 mi
Last recorded136,478 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 MXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 136,478 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 117,749 miles

Offside Front washer jet inop

Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 104,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 93,847 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 93,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,373 miles

front brake pipes corroded

injector leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre has cuts - not showing cords.

Offside O/S mirror housing damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,058 miles

Offside door mirror housing damaged.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,218 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,173 miles

both rear tyres low

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 MXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

BD08 MXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BD08 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 MXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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