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BT08 AEO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,316 mi
Last recorded83,316 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 83,316 miles

Rear boot lid damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2026 83,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear boot lid damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear subframe has been repaired with heavy under seal not allowing full inspection

rear boot damaged but not effecting boot closing and opening

Fail 23 Sep 2025 79,252 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear boot damaged but not effecting boot closing and opening

Pass 23 Mar 2024 74,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 71,740 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 66,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,799 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 65,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside / Inside pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 56,046 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 52,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,807 miles

Both front tyres inner/outer edges close to 1.6mm.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 AEO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AEO, 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 AEO registered?

BT08 AEO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is BT08 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 AEO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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