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BL08 KNN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 122,390 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 122,383 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,347 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 118,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,844 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 112,844 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,861 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 92,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,761 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,282 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre damaged to outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged to outer sidewall, also wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,279 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front registration plate damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre damaged to outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged to outer sidewall, also wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,494 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,181 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,750 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,996 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,659 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,333 miles

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

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

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 KNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL08 KNN, 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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BL08 KNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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