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BO55 BLY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,728 mi
Last recorded45,728 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 BLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 45,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,552 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 39,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,033 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,692 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,040 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 10,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 8,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 6,850 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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BO55 BLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BO55 BLY, 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 BO55 BLY?

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What year was BO55 BLY registered?

BO55 BLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is BO55 BLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 BLY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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