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BD08 MXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,393 mi
Last recorded75,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 75,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,031 miles

damage to nearside front bumper

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

offside outer body sill damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,043 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2022 57,043 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,689 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2021 55,689 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,433 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,017 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 49,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,909 miles

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

engine cover, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 2 Aug 2018 42,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,239 miles

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 37,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,786 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 30,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,080 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small sidewall damage to nearside front tyre / inner and outer .

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,937 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 MXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

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

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