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BD08 WJG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,042 mi
Last recorded155,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 155,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 230,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,782 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 123,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 106,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,192 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 91,918 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Front numberplate securing cover slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,564 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 73,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,750 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

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 WJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD08 WJG registered?

BD08 WJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 WJG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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