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BK08 YVU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,912 mi
Last recorded118,912 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 118,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,601 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 112,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover split no longer preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 112,600 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst no braking effort (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split no longer preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe burst leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm remaining + cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 108,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,609 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,302 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 95,302 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle has a nail and tyre flat (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 89,571 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,940 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Slight uneven wear on edges of tyre

Under covers fitted at time of inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,116 miles

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

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

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

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

both indicater side repeaters have condensation in them

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,063 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,063 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,923 miles

OSF tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,986 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 28,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

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

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