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BP08 HHB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,639 mi
Last recorded64,639 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 HHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,639 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 64,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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 HHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HHB, 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

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What year was BP08 HHB registered?

BP08 HHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is BP08 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 HHB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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