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BJ08 BVS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,752 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,198 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 103,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,982 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 140,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 74,469 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 74,469 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 61,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,098 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers fitted, unable to test testable items

engine undershields fitted, unable to test testable items.

fuel filler flap broken

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 51,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers fitted, unable to test testable items

engine undershields fitted, unable to test testable items.

fuel filler flap broken

offside front brake disc worn

rear tyres on wear markers and getting close to legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,192 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 36,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 25,389 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 25,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 BVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

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

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