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BD08 NLU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,772 mi
Last recorded165,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 165,772 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 165,772 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 145,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 140,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f ARB link arm dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe light corrosion near flexi brake hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe near flexi brake hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/r passenger seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front passenger seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 132,242 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 128,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 120,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,515 miles

both rear lamps slightly damaged but not showing white light

slight damage to front winscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 110,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,034 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,483 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,449 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,436 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,365 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 73,365 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,591 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 NLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

BD08 NLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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