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BK08 WRX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

326,369 mi
Last recorded326,369 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 WRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2024 326,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 309,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 291,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 274,322 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 274,322 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 250,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 230,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 230,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 214,419 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 186,879 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 169,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 149,360 miles

o.s.r tyre outer side wall has cut

Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,711 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 WRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

BK08 WRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is BK08 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 WRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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