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BD08 MXH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,987 mi
Last recorded92,987 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 92,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower, leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower, leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls damaged and cracking on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing, lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,442 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged BOTH N/S/F and N/S/R tyres outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting points on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 87,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged BOTH N/S/F and N/S/R tyres outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting points on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL Lamps flickering on vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wear to edge / damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,335 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/r outer side wall tyre

engine cover / undertrays fitted

o/s/f outer side light bulb n/w

slight corrosion to rear subframe

some led lights not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,178 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 70,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT OF REAR SPRING (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,979 miles

Offside Rear Outer rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,181 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

advise wiper operation smeary/noisey

Fail 27 Jul 2017 51,181 miles

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

advise 2x child seats fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

advise wiper operation smeary/noisey

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,456 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

advise metal brake pipes starting to corrode

advise off side front anti-roll bar drop link lower gaitor damp/weeping

advise off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,639 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing low and close to legal limits.

advise offside rear brake pad inner on legal limits.

advise offside rear tyre wearing low and on legal limits.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

advise offside rear tyre wearing low.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,790 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 22,477 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 MXH 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 80%.

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

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