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BK08 ZRT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,378 mi
Last recorded128,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,378 miles

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 128,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 104,950 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2019 104,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 92,958 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,743 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 77,743 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 67,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,855 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 48,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,045 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 ZRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

BK08 ZRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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