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BP08 KBV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,308 mi
Last recorded85,308 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 KBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 85,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 165,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged / cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens deteriorated and going cloudy (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear differential subframe mounting anti vibration bracket bushes de-bonded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 165,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged / cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens deteriorated and going cloudy (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear differential subframe mounting anti vibration bracket bushes de-bonded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 156,637 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 221,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After bend before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 221,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After bend before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 200,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend before joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend before joint to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 180,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre small cut to side wall

under trays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2017 180,738 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre small cut to side wall

under trays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,014 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 96,014 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 87,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,490 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,036 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,321 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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BP08 KBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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