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BD08 MXG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 MXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 120,892 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 115,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,221 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 110,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,553 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,926 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,066 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 74,066 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,293 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,829 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,tread starting to wear low

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low

advise front brake discs worn-lipped

Pass 18 May 2012 36,438 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise off side front tyre perishing

Fail 18 May 2012 36,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise front brake discs worn

advise off side front tyre perishing

Pass 13 May 2011 27,573 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 MXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

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

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