MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear 1 of 2 stop lights inop
Offside Front parking light inop
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
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
emissions too clean for printout
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)
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
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
N/S/F OUTER SIDE INOP, BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES, REAR PADS LOW.
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.
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sill sections.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sill sections.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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