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BL08 EGF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,630 mi
Last recorded169,630 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 169,630 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 169,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 164,868 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 164,858 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 153,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 146,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 142,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 137,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 118,100 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 118,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,846 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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BL08 EGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL08 EGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 EGF registered?

BL08 EGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is BL08 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 EGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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