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BK08 UGF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 75,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,360 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 68,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,908 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 65,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,004 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,552 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,804 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 33,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,405 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 29,405 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,083 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 UGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 UGF registered?

BK08 UGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 UGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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