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BN08 WFR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,822 mi
Last recorded117,822 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 117,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,435 miles

engine and side sills undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 100,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,541 miles

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

underbody corroded

underbody tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2021 90,371 miles

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

rear body corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2021 90,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear body corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,673 miles

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

rear body corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,347 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2019 81,347 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 72,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,527 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre wearing down on outer edge of tread

Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,456 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer tyre has signs of being driven on flat to sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,243 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 WFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

BN08 WFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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