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BT08 AAY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,435 mi
Last recorded145,435 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 145,435 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 145,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 122,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,927 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,926 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,283 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall

Nearside side repeater lense missing

Offside rear tyre has damage on sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,591 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall

Offside rear tyre has damage on sidewall

Fail 17 Jun 2015 114,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall

Offside rear tyre has damage on sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,981 miles

N/s/f tyre outerside wall has slight damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre looks underinflated

O/s/r tyre outerside wall slight damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody protection fitted and sill protection fitted as standard

Fail 23 Jun 2014 110,981 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/s/f tyre outerside wall has slight damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre looks underinflated

O/s/r tyre outerside wall slight damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody protection fitted and sill protection fitted as standard

Pass 30 May 2013 99,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,603 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,125 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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BT08 AAY 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 66.7%.

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 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 BT08 AAY, 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 BT08 AAY registered?

BT08 AAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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