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BF08 KUT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,681 mi
Last recorded186,681 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 186,681 miles

engine smokey

Pass 13 Aug 2024 169,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 166,160 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 142,070 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 140,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,648 miles

Power steering noisy.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 114,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Power steering noisy.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 111,008 miles

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

power steering noisy

Fail 16 Sep 2019 111,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in tyre 2454017 jinyu (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre and sidewall cut but not to cords 2254517 jinyu ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2454017 jinyu (5.2.3 (e))

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

power steering noisy

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,503 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,868 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,896 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 84,896 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to the min legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

offside rear tyre worn very close to the min legal limit

Pass 24 May 2012 47,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not check oil does not come with dip stick

Fail 3 Nov 2011 43,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT registered?

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

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