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BK08 VTN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,027 mi
Last recorded142,027 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CORRDED

Fail 5 Oct 2022 141,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CORRDED

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,728 miles

Central Lower Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot operated handbrake needs assistance to return fully, foot under pedal to release fully (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside main beam very low on off side

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 123,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 124,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 109,993 miles

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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn handbrake does not fully return to its stop without manual assistance does not cause binding (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,538 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,519 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear seats not fitted rear o/s seat belt insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,686 miles

Front and rear plastic under trays cracked

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 VTN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel 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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

BK08 VTN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 VTN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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