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BJ08 BKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

122,323 mi
Last recorded122,323 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,323 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

steering feels a bit heavy

Fail 18 Feb 2026 122,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

steering feels a bit heavy

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,725 miles

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

steering feels heavy when turned on lock to lock

Fail 20 Feb 2025 117,718 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

steering feels heavy when turned on lock to lock

Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,470 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 109,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

t/p/m/s light on

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and perishing)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 104,934 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and perishing)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2022 97,972 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements And rear (0.1 (d))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 85,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,692 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 59,972 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,816 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,745 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 35,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,853 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 26,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BJ08 BKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 BJ08 BKZ, 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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BJ08 BKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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