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BJ08 OHH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,155 mi
Last recorded118,155 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,155 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 118,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,303 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,921 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,183 miles

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

Play noted within steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2019 86,965 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 86,965 miles

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

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,161 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,619 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,291 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,257 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,528 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 OHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 OHH registered?

BJ08 OHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 OHH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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