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BF08 FPT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,688 mi
Last recorded190,688 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 190,688 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 190,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 179,786 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 179,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 156,899 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 156,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 125,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,054 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,054 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,449 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,870 miles

NSF tyre worn unevenly, worn very low on edges

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,498 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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BF08 FPT 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 68.8%.

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 BF08 FPT, 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 BF08 FPT registered?

BF08 FPT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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