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BJ08 BLF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,197 mi
Last recorded129,197 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 129,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,680 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 112,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,452 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 109,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,200 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 91,200 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,532 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,793 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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BJ08 BLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLF, 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 BJ08 BLF registered?

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

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