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BJ08 UMC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,713 mi
Last recorded158,713 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 158,713 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 158,684 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 151,464 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 151,464 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 149,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 135,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,515 miles

offside front tyre worn on the outside shoulder

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,442 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,524 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 UMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

BJ08 UMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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