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BF08 GXC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,894 mi
Last recorded134,894 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 134,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 122,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( by the sill ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 122,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked , ( by the sill ) front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( by the sill ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 114,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 114,742 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n\s and o\s marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,816 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 102,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 163,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2021 163,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2020 155,346 miles

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

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 138,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 119,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,542 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,656 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,190 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 32,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BF08 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

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

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