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BK08 VVF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,180 mi
Last recorded115,180 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 115,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,722 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror repeater water ingress

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing mirror repeater water ingress

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions test carried out too clean

fuel on reserve

undertray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 100,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Water ingress in OSF wing mirror indicator

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 100,762 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear sub-frame on NSR has a corrosion hole, and on OSR has two corrosion hole.Marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All around in the primary grooves. 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All around in the primary grooves. 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF&OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 90,906 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF&OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,908 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,070 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,356 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,900 miles

Both front brakes binding on slightly, NS worse

Both front tyres wearing on treaded shouders/edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,519 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 VVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

BK08 VVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is BK08 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 VVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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