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BT08 JFK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,833 mi
Last recorded92,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 92,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 91,438 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 90,012 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 89,960 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUSPENSION ARM (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUSPENSION ARM (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,653 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,119 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 85,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,584 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,661 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 74,000 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,035 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,316 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2011 21,463 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 May 2011 21,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 JFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

BT08 JFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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