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BE08 GEN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,774 mi
Last recorded145,774 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE08 GEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 145,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 140,396 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 122,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 122,960 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 114,480 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 114,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,787 miles

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

noise from fan belt area.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,787 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

noise from fan belt area.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,237 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,447 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,784 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,131 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,450 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 44,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight splits on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

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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BE08 GEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BE08 GEN, 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 BE08 GEN registered?

BE08 GEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BE08 GEN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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