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BL08 KNU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,187 mi
Last recorded141,187 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 141,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 141,184 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 132,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear backing plates corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2024 127,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,292 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 119,290 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,667 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 94,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,639 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 87,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 79,743 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 May 2016 65,281 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 65,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,940 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,328 miles

Offside Rear 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 KNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

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

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