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BP08 UWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,391 mi
Last recorded145,391 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 UWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 145,391 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear across differential (3.6.B.2c)

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

Security of exhaust heatshield, rear section

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,683 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 92,683 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,542 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,757 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 71,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,762 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 61,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,606 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,758 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 UWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

BP08 UWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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