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BT08 NCE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,281 mi
Last recorded141,281 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 141,281 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 120,302 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,193 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 111,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 80,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 70,188 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,583 miles

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

body damage

o/s/f door mirror unit damaged/temp repair (taped)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 57,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

body damage

o/s/f door mirror unit damaged/temp repair (taped)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 51,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,517 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 45,517 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)

front discs and pads worn

rear body trim loose

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,883 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner 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 NCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT08 NCE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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