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BF08 PXD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged and tyre wearing outer edge RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged and sharp edges covered with tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges/inner wall damaged(run flat)RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2019 88,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged and tyre wearing outer edge RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged and sharp edges covered with tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges/inner wall damaged(run flat)RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,051 miles

Gearbox to exhaust mount deteriorated --recommend attention.

N/S/R brake hose perishing slightly

O/S/F jacking pad / sill trim damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,515 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (3.6.B.4d)

nsf tyre wearing outer edge/slight side wall damage/osf tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing inner edge/nail in osr tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,318 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres sidewalls cut

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,545 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 40,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,725 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 14,725 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 PXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

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

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