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BP08 ETU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,263 mi
Last recorded153,263 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 ETU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 153,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 146,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 136,610 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 124,717 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 119,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,697 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 111,695 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,077 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 102,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,797 miles

Both rear tyres below limit on raised tread and worn almost to ware indicator

N/s/rear tyre has bad sidewall damage, also may have been run flat. Outside edge bald

Fail 1 Aug 2019 91,797 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres below limit on raised tread and worn almost to ware indicator

N/s/rear tyre has bad sidewall damage, also may have been run flat. Outside edge bald

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,728 miles

advise smoke test clean

Fail 27 Oct 2017 74,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise smoke test clean

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,155 miles

advise smoke test clean

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,323 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 51,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,718 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall cracked

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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BP08 ETU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BP08 ETU, 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 BP08 ETU registered?

BP08 ETU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is BP08 ETU safe to buy?

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