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BF08 KWO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,511 mi
Last recorded43,511 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 43,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 39,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2017 39,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 31,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,532 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,300 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 23,300 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,986 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 KWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

BF08 KWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BF08 KWO safe to buy?

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