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BN08 WEW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 88,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 86,448 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 84,766 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 84,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,299 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 70,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,800 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,020 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

advise both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

advise under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,713 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

advise both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

advise under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,434 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to mrear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,636 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 WEW 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 88.9%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

BN08 WEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 WEW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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