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BK08 YWA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,900 mi
Last recorded150,900 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 150,900 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 150,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,566 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 133,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,317 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge- change soon

n/s/f wheel bearing rough when rotated but on limit

Fail 3 Feb 2021 122,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower arm rear most arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen has crack on driver view in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge- change soon

n/s/f wheel bearing rough when rotated but on limit

Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 106,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,013 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,155 miles

Front tyres treads perished

Nearside rear tyre worn low and badly worn edge

Offside front lower suspension balljoint play

Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,120 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 55,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 47,671 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,304 miles

o/s front and rear tyre walls cut

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,956 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 YWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

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

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