CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT08 BZK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,924 mi
Last recorded116,924 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 BZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 116,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damage slightly

Rear Bumper damage but not insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four pads wearing low, on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper slight damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 95,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 94,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack damp

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,598 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,598 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner arch damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner arch damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,879 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2020 77,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing C2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,816 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2014 45,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,014 miles

Towing electrics not operating correctly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,301 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT08 BZK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT08 BZK?

You can check the full history of BT08 BZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT08 BZK registered?

BT08 BZK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is BT08 BZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 BZK shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT08 BZK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT08 BZK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.