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BK08 YRU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,543 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2023 140,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 136,021 miles

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

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

osf mirror repeater incomplete

Fail 26 Apr 2022 136,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear the top of sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt missing centre belt stalk (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

osf mirror repeater incomplete

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,784 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 131,741 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,098 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 128,093 miles

Emissions not tested excessive visible smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,104 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2019 117,104 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,128 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,586 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,623 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,766 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 YRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

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

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