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BN08 VRO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,933 mi
Last recorded118,933 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 118,933 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,855 miles

**ALL 3 TYRES ADVISED ARE NOW URGENT AS THEY HAVE REACHED THE MIMIMUM LEGAL REDUIREMENT OF 1.6MM**

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 79,202 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 79,202 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VRO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRO, 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

How do I check the history of BN08 VRO?

You can check the full history of BN08 VRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN08 VRO registered?

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

Is BN08 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VRO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN08 VRO have outstanding finance?

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