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BF08 LDY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 118,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 109,211 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 109,211 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,693 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,688 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 29 Apr 2015 87,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,739 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,814 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,799 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,048 miles

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

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 LDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

BF08 LDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BF08 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 LDY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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