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BN08 WDY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

172,249 mi
Last recorded172,249 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 172,249 miles

Emissions output is extremely high but is within limits

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlight light output reduced, possibly fault with bulb or headlight

Fail 6 Nov 2025 172,249 miles

Emissions output is extremely high but is within limits

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlight light output reduced, possibly fault with bulb or headlight

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 172,169 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Plastic disc stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Check bulb fitment and condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Emissions output is extremely high but is within limits

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 165,298 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 165,296 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 160,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm's rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Left disc and pad show sigh of heat related but no effect on braking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 160,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm's rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Left disc and pad show sigh of heat related but no effect on braking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 150,922 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 150,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 150,872 miles

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

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative O/S repeater lamp on mirror inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced N/S front position lamp dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 136,270 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 116,417 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,927 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 87,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,791 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 82,791 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,233 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,233 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,027 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2013 59,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2013 59,589 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,922 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

the front brake discs will require replacing when the front pads are

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the front brake discs will require replacing when the front pads are

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 WDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

BN08 WDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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