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BP08 XVM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,373 mi
Last recorded63,373 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,373 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 11 Mar 2025 61,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 8 Dec 2022 54,152 miles

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

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

all tyre pressures low ,need checking more .have been done

unable to check all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside due to covers

Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ok for now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to check all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside due to covers

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,190 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 5 Nov 2020 49,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,705 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 1 May 2018 44,495 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to test engine bay components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,120 miles

unable to test some brake pipes and suspension due to covers unable to test parts in engine bay due to covers

Pass 16 May 2015 39,142 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,328 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,261 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 XVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BP08 XVM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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