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BG08 VZV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,149 mi
Last recorded94,149 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 94,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 86,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 71,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,459 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 70,451 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,924 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,966 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,902 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,779 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

nearside rear parking brake as a low reading

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,871 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,481 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 VZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

BG08 VZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is BG08 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VZV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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