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BK08 DHC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,457 mi
Last recorded201,457 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 201,457 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 201,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 178,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 178,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 165,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 161,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 161,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 157,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner tread band area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside rear lamp assembly is damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO THE TREAD WEAR LIMITS AND SMOOTH ON THE INNER TREAD BAND AREA (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged in central area and to the nearside swept area

Fail 16 Aug 2018 157,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb appears not be located / fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner tread band area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp assembly is damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO THE TREAD WEAR LIMITS AND SMOOTH ON THE INNER TREAD BAND AREA (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged in central area and to the nearside swept area

Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,695 miles

Windscreen has light damage in various places

Fail 12 Jul 2017 141,693 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has light damage in various places

Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,541 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 133,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,743 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,874 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,791 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,084 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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BK08 DHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK08 DHC, 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 BK08 DHC registered?

BK08 DHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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