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BF08 KVD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,468 mi
Last recorded141,468 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 132,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 121,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 112,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,214 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 107,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,069 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,747 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 KVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KVD, 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 KVD registered?

BF08 KVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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