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BF08 PXE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,000 mi
Last recorded165,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 PXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 165,000 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 164,998 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 156,308 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 145,817 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 145,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 134,300 miles

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 stop lights inop

Offside Front parking light inop

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

drive belt noise/chatter

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 115,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drive belt noise/chatter

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,839 miles

emissions too clean for printout

Fail 11 Mar 2016 105,836 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

emissions too clean for printout

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 12 Mar 2015 95,002 miles

1x nearside rear sidelamp inoperative

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads wearing thin ( recom replacement )

slight smear at front wiper blades

Fail 12 Mar 2015 95,002 miles

1x nearside rear sidelamp inoperative

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads wearing thin ( recom replacement )

slight smear at front wiper blades

Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,936 miles

N/S/F OUTER SIDE INOP, BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES, REAR PADS LOW.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 85,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F OUTER SIDE INOP, BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES, REAR PADS LOW.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,386 miles

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sill sections.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 67,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sill sections.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,572 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 PXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

BF08 PXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is BF08 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 PXE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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