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BT08 AEA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,291 miles

front and rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 4 Jun 2016 116,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 90,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,882 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2013 88,882 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2012 77,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 56,891 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN 2.0MM

GEOMETRY CHECK

OSF TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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 AEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT08 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

BT08 AEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is BT08 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 AEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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