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BF08 HKW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,488 mi
Last recorded161,488 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 161,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2025 156,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 150,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 143,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 135,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 127,192 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 123,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 114,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,581 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,359 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,251 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,509 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 HKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

BF08 HKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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