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BK08 YVW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,070 mi
Last recorded107,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 107,070 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 107,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,994 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 103,948 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,064 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))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 100,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 21 Jun 2023 97,490 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,432 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both, adjustable type (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 78,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,927 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 34,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,907 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,703 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)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 May 2011 23,280 miles

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

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 YVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

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

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