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BN08 OZF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,087 mi
Last recorded140,087 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 OZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 140,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,276 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 115,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 115,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 115,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 107,966 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 107,945 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 103,302 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 103,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,261 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 88,375 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high replaced bulb now ok (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,180 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,178 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,810 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,371 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear subframe mount rubber slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,852 miles

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

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 OZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN08 OZF, 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 OZF registered?

BN08 OZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BN08 OZF safe to buy?

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