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BK08 LML

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,691 mi
Last recorded175,691 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 175,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 175,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 163,567 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 163,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 150,501 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing and Bumper Damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2020 150,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wing and Bumper Damaged

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/f wing and bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2018 125,178 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Wing has slight damage

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,178 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Wing has slight damage

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,930 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 205/55R16/91V Tread very close to limit and balding towards edges and sidewalls perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 205/55R16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 205/55R16/91V Tread very close to limit and balding towards edges and sidewalls perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 109,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% Door mirror indicator LED type and only one small lamp of many working. (1.4.A.2d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 205/55R16/91V Tread very close to limit and balding towards edges and sidewalls perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 205/55R16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 205/55R16/91V Tread very close to limit and balding towards edges and sidewalls perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,082 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 102,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 97,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,633 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,197 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,428 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 LML 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 LML, 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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BK08 LML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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