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BF08 GYH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,718 mi
Last recorded198,718 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 198,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort just met, have advised presenter

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 198,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort just met, have advised presenter

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 194,789 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection.

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen is cracked across the top. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 182,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 177,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 172,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 167,303 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 158,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 149,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 143,531 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 143,531 miles

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

Offside 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)

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 GYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BF08 GYH, 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 BF08 GYH registered?

BF08 GYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BF08 GYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 GYH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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