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BF08 PWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,163 mi
Last recorded46,163 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 PWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 46,163 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 46,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 45,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 45,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 44,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 43,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,986 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,474 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,503 miles

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

all tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,299 miles

all tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,890 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,255 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 PWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 PWE registered?

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

Is BF08 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 PWE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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