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BK08 LHL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,292 mi
Last recorded119,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,292 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,838 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 109,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,764 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2014 91,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 77,915 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,185 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,244 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK08 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

BK08 LHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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