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BF08 PXV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,373 mi
Last recorded128,373 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 128,373 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 128,373 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 122,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 102,471 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 102,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,507 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))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 70,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 70,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,909 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 PXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

BF08 PXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is BF08 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 PXV 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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