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BL08 KPX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,114 mi
Last recorded130,114 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,114 miles

both n/s and o/s rear metal sections of brake pipe very rusty (advise replacement)

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle underside.

rear brake discs rusty lip and brake pads 2/3 worn.

various large stone chips in front screen.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,117 miles

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

rear brake discs rusty lip.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 17 Sep 2019 117,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6 mm.

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

rear brake discs rusty lip.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,508 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

cut in o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s/r brake disc rusty lip.

shields and under trays fitted unbale to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,037 miles

Front Stone chips in screen

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing pipe change soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing pipe change soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 22 Sep 2017 90,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Stone chips in screen

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing pipe change soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing pipe change soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,391 miles

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,913 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,588 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage on inside

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,844 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 KPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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