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BF08 PWK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,111 mi
Last recorded139,111 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 PWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 139,111 miles

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

Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror os+ns (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 139,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror os+ns (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 133,094 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 119,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 109,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,392 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake wear light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

Fail 2 Mar 2017 66,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

brake wear light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,929 miles

both wipers smear screen very slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2015 58,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both wipers smear screen very slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,289 miles

wipers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,804 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 PWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

BF08 PWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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