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BG08 AAV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

217,236 mi
Last recorded217,236 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 217,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 208,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 203,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 196,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 185,491 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 185,491 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 171,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 160,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 140,592 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 140,580 miles

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 17 Aug 2013 120,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,611 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 82,478 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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BG08 AAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG08 AAV, 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 BG08 AAV registered?

BG08 AAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is BG08 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 AAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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