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BK08 LHU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,543 mi
Last recorded124,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,543 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 124,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced The N/S/F headlight beam is duller than the O/S/F. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall has small cuts exposing cords when weight is on the vehicle. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached O/S/F rear lower arm ball joint ...marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,092 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 116,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,605 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 97,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking DO NOT DRIVE (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,179 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,556 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,604 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,604 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2x bulbs (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 68,511 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2018 68,511 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded IN GENERAL. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CASING SLIGHT DAAMGE.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance CONDENSATION BEHIND LENSE (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT NOISES FROM AUXILIARY DRIVE FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 51,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 45,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,719 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,605 miles

srs light on due to head rest missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,033 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 18,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

BK08 LHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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