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BF08 HKP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,381 mi
Last recorded136,381 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 136,381 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 136,381 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 125,028 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side and play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 101,742 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 101,742 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,115 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 81,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 73,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs worn/slightly scored/corroded.

o/s/f headlamp aim far too low, needs to investigated, unable to adjust to correct aim.

Pass 7 May 2014 53,958 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking in tread, outer shoulder, and a serious tear on outer sidewall. n/s/r tyre has a serious tear on outer sidewall. o/s/r tyre has a serious tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,088 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre feathering edges /getting low on tread

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,859 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,379 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 HKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HKP, 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 HKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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