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BP08 XVT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,856 mi
Last recorded159,856 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 159,856 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2021 148,886 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

offside bonnet catch doesn't lock

Fail 16 Mar 2021 148,886 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

offside bonnet catch doesn't lock

Pass 23 Jan 2020 132,638 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,274 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 126,332 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Parking brake minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,971 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,538 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,890 miles

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

parking brake effiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjust ment or repair

Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,890 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 82,581 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 68,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,918 miles

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

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)

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

front discs excessively worn

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 XVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BP08 XVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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