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BK08 UGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,373 mi
Last recorded106,373 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,373 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 106,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear front support arm to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear support arm to subframe completely detached corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 106,333 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside & nearside subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,025 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 103,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,092 miles

Nearside Front rigid brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear rigid brake pipe corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve split

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,425 miles

Both O/S tyre valves split

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Plastic sill covers installed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 35,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Plastic sill covers installed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,420 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 UGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

BK08 UGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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