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BK08 YVX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,971 mi
Last recorded134,971 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 134,971 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front arms, inner bush's weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 127,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 127,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 119,757 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 119,756 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,811 miles

Engine covers , under trays and plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,650 miles

Engine covers and under trays

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,317 miles

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2019 86,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 plate limit 1.46 reading (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,948 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2018 75,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,952 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,171 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to service limits and valves deteriorating

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear brake pads wearing close to service limits

Some service wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,852 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 23 Aug 2011 26,898 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 YVX 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 75%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

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