MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pedal rubber worn
o/s/f wing and bumper damaged
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
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))
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 ()
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 ()
engine cover fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine cover fitted
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BK08 LML registered?
BK08 LML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2008.
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