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BT08 AFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,923 mi
Last recorded218,923 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 218,923 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 203,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 187,057 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 170,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 155,302 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 155,300 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 140,225 miles

Oil on exhaust System

Fail 6 Nov 2017 140,224 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Oil on exhaust System

Pass 2 Nov 2016 123,188 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 3 Nov 2015 104,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,354 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,858 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 46,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 39,093 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 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

BT08 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is BT08 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 AFA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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