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BL08 KRV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,874 mi
Last recorded172,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 172,874 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2025 163,584 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front bumper damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2025 163,584 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front bumper damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2024 153,626 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 153,626 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 142,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,725 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 129,725 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,058 miles

Front drop link rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2019 120,989 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front drop link rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,517 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,096 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,094 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,953 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 KRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

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

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