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BG08 HEU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

276,482 mi
Last recorded276,482 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 276,482 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 266,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 266,667 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 254,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 242,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 232,004 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 232,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 218,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 206,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 190,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 175,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 158,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 158,625 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 140,498 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 122,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 122,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,797 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,992 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 90,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 HEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG08 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

BG08 HEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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