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BF08 HHB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,967 mi
Last recorded122,967 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 122,967 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 120,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,396 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 97,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,706 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,010 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,057 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,114 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 HHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HHB, 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 HHB registered?

BF08 HHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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