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BT08 AFY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,142 mi
Last recorded169,142 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 169,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 167,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 165,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 164,215 miles

rear exhaust heat shield a little lose

Pass 12 Feb 2022 162,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 160,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,737 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play OSF/NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,383 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 143,044 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 122,223 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,662 miles

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Fail 24 Jun 2011 66,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,189 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 AFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

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

Is BT08 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 AFY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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