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BJ08 FUU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,750 mi
Last recorded87,750 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 87,750 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,840 miles

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

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,691 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 46,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2019 46,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall heavily damaged

Offside Front Tyre heavily perishing/splitting

Rear Both tyres starting to split in tread

Under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,311 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,810 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2015 34,810 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,930 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,462 miles

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

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 FUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ08 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

BJ08 FUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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