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BJ08 ULN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,350 mi
Last recorded161,350 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ULN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 161,350 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 161,350 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 150,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 134,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 134,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 122,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,474 miles

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

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

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 108,460 miles

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

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

Stone chip on front windscreen

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,312 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Engine bay covers fitted

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

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)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,975 miles

Brake pad warning showing on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,436 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 60,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,582 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 ULN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

BJ08 ULN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 ULN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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