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BL08 KOB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,581 mi
Last recorded189,581 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 189,581 miles

Offside Front tyre valve badly perished

diesel smell coming from under engine cover

sat nav holder stuck inside centre windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2018 189,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre valve badly perished

diesel smell coming from under engine cover

sat nav holder stuck inside centre windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2017 182,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 173,637 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 173,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear to rubber hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 164,391 miles

n/s/f tyre as cut in outer wall not down to cords please replace asap

Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,357 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,396 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,481 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 KOB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

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

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