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BJ08 XER

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 86,501 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 4 Nov 2023 84,466 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 84,459 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,116 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON 2.5MM

Pass 30 Oct 2021 79,704 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,281 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 66,596 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,559 miles

Underside rear visible brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,831 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,371 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 XER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XER, 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 XER registered?

BJ08 XER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BJ08 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 XER 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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