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BT08 FOD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,178 mi
Last recorded122,178 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,721 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 117,719 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 115,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 108,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 105,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,907 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs heavily lipped and scored

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,622 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,416 miles

N/S/F TYRE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE(CORD NOT SHOWING)

O/S/F TYRE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE(CORD NOT SHOWING)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,024 miles

wipers judder

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,378 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 FOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

BT08 FOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 FOD 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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