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BN08 XZR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,018 mi
Last recorded92,018 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,018 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight damage Offside under tray , Under vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2026 92,018 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight damage Offside under tray , Under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,339 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-trays damaged, Under vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,646 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 85,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 83,524 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, Cleaned

Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner & outer edge, Cut/split outer edge, Deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, Cleaned

Nearside rear slight brake bind

Offside fornt tyre cracking/perished outer sidewall & worn outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 78,025 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 77,072 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 68,300 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 63,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,493 miles

Front brake pads look over 75% worn

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,992 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,658 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 50,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,852 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 XZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR?

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

What year was BN08 XZR registered?

BN08 XZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BN08 XZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 XZR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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