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BG08 HSA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,737 mi
Last recorded114,737 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,646 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 93,615 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,792 miles

both front tyres going bald on inner edge + close to limit

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brakes out of balance

parking brake efficiency on limit

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,792 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

both front tyres going bald on inner edge + close to limit

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brakes out of balance

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 11 May 2015 72,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 64,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2012 39,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,536 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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 HSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HSA, 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 HSA registered?

BG08 HSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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