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BN08 WEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

124,265 mi
Last recorded124,265 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 124,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 106,309 miles

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,797 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,941 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 61,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,219 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,953 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,263 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,237 miles

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,852 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,774 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 WEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

BN08 WEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is BN08 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 WEJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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