MOT Status
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153,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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
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
advise smoke test clean
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
advise smoke test clean
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise smoke test clean
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BP08 ETU?
You can check the full history of BP08 ETU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for BP08 ETU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BP08 ETU have outstanding finance?
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