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BK08 YWF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,664 mi
Last recorded155,664 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 155,664 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 155,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 144,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut

Fail 9 May 2016 144,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 143,374 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt (2.3.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut

Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 111,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,820 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 YWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

BK08 YWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is BK08 YWF safe to buy?

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