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BN08 AXO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,916 mi
Last recorded101,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 78,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT (2612) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,919 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust hanger broken but supported by another

Fail 22 Jun 2020 71,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust hanger broken but supported by another

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 63,835 miles

Middle exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2017 54,436 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 54,436 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 46,195 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,732 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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BN08 AXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN08 AXO, 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 BN08 AXO registered?

BN08 AXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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