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BP08 XUM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,882 mi
Last recorded156,882 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 156,882 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Dec 2024 154,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides forward central arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 154,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides forward central arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,845 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,074 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 136,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 134,363 miles

Under the body cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,564 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damage

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 114,532 miles

slight oil leak and underguard cover been fitted.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 113,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,150 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 98,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,498 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,612 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 XUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

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

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