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BF08 HKX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,780 mi
Last recorded144,780 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 144,780 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity reduced

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 144,780 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity reduced

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 126,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 120,084 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 120,084 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced replace bulb [477] (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,893 miles

ADVISE front and rear brake pipes [slight corrosion]

Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,461 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,264 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,407 miles

o/s rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,424 miles

Engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,836 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

BF08 HKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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