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BL08 EHF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,781 mi
Last recorded114,781 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 EHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,781 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,848 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 112,844 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 103,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,429 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,915 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes advanced corrosion

o/s front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,105 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,558 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear and poorly secured to vehicle

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

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,558 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear and poorly secured to vehicle

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,912 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 EHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EHF, 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 BL08 EHF registered?

BL08 EHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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