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BK08 JUV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 JUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 91,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,723 miles

Front and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Front brake pads have 4mm wear left

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm tread outer edge

Fail 5 Apr 2023 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Front brake pads have 4mm wear left

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm tread outer edge

Pass 12 May 2022 80,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 72,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 67,913 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 67,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 67,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,005 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,231 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,367 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,736 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 JUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

BK08 JUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BK08 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 JUV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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