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BP08 KBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,302 mi
Last recorded180,302 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 180,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 180,302 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected leaking middle of vehicle (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured by shock absorber (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 176,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 176,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 168,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is corroded where it emerges from rear under shield and at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded where it emerges from rear under shield. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 166,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded as it emerges from under shield and at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 161,832 miles

nearside front flexi perished

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 161,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

nearside front flexi perished

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 161,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s main from floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 149,782 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 149,782 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Fail 14 Jun 2018 139,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from n/s to flex above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

crack in windscreen but not effecting the driver veiw

Pass 23 May 2016 113,394 miles

Nearside Front sidewall slight damage cords not exposed

Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 105,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,680 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 95,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 88,398 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,973 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 KBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KBY, 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 KBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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