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BF08 HKC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,485 mi
Last recorded131,485 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf and nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 131,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf and nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 129,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front that join the flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear that join the flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 120,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front which join flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 112,443 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 112,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 102,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 96,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,473 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 83,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 75,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 75,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,715 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 HKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

BF08 HKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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