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BF08 HFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,590 mi
Last recorded98,590 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,590 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,299 miles

Rear all under side corroded

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted front to rear both sides

Fail 13 Apr 2022 94,299 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear all under side corroded

covers fitted front to rear both sides

Pass 16 Apr 2021 87,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 87,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 82,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 75,049 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 75,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres wearng on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,882 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,753 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing low

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 HFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HFM, 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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BF08 HFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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