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BF08 KWP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,305 mi
Last recorded80,305 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,305 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Head light cracked

Pass 10 May 2019 60,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,619 miles

bonnet secondary catch release lever broken

Fail 15 May 2018 55,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 50,372 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside handbrake poor performance

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 50,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside handbrake poor performance

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn close to wear indicators .

o/s/r tyre age cracks on inner tread area

Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn close to wear indicators .

o/s/r tyre age cracks on inner tread area

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 36,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,961 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 25,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on requires further investigation/possible imissions fault

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 KWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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