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BL08 KPN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 103,374 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 101,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,965 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 99,960 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,406 miles

All Rear Subframe Bushes Worn

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,370 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside

Fail 10 Aug 2017 70,367 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking offside front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,448 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,442 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,341 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,089 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 KPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KPN, 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 KPN registered?

BL08 KPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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