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BS 9240

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,527 mi
Last recorded50,527 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 9240
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 50,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 43,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 38,820 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 38,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,878 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,828 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,631 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 36,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 34,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,920 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,213 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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BS 9240 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BS 9240, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS 9240 registered?

BS 9240 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is BS 9240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 9240 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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