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BP08 XTG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,243 mi
Last recorded88,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 XTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,243 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 88,243 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,140 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 81,140 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 81,037 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear lamp units damaged

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,007 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear lamp units damaged

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Feb 2023 77,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear lamp units damaged

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Feb 2022 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear light lens both sides cracked

brakes squeaking advise further inspection required

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,964 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear light units damaged

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Feb 2020 65,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear light units damaged

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,436 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Offside Rear lens slightly damage.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 62,436 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Offside Rear lens slightly damage.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,263 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,954 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 48,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking brake (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,241 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 41,241 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,474 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 36,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 30,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,881 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,557 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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 XTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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