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BF08 KYY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

230,940 mi
Last recorded230,940 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 230,940 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 208,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 189,768 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 169,546 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 161,525 miles

Nearside head light aim not quite as it should be, think the lense being cloudy might contribute to this

fitted temporary reflector onto bumper

Fail 6 Jun 2022 161,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside head light aim not quite as it should be, think the lense being cloudy might contribute to this

Pass 4 Jun 2021 152,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 142,652 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 128,616 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 128,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 120,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint outer (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint outer (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side windows tinted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,836 miles

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

wall damage n/s/front tyre.

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 KYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

BF08 KYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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