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BN08 AXT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,231 mi
Last recorded80,231 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,231 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 80,109 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 50,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on both front brake pipes

rear brake pads getting slightly low and noise on offside rear brake

small cracks around all tyres and nearside front worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

noise on both rear brakes when wheels turned

small cracks around both front tyres

small cracks in front suspension arm bushes

under trays fitted covering some components

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,984 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,810 miles

All tyres cracking slightly in tread

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,256 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 AXT 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 84.6%.

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 AXT, 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 AXT registered?

BN08 AXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 AXT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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