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BT08 KDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,009 mi
Last recorded132,009 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 KDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 132,009 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 132,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat handle recliner inop

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 125,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat handle recliner inop

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,306 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 120,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 114,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,402 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 109,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 103,263 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,450 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,836 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

BT08 KDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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