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BL08 UEW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,585 mi
Last recorded70,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,585 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 67,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 61,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 55,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,551 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,528 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 UEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

BL08 UEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 UEW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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