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BN08 VFG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,525 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,786 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 103,786 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,024 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,112 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 92,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,608 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,299 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 81,299 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 75,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,198 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,306 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 VFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 VFG registered?

BN08 VFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BN08 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VFG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN08 VFG have outstanding finance?

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