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BT08 RVZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

325,540 mi
Last recorded325,540 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 325,540 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 325,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 314,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 314,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 294,875 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Front no plate deteriated

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material requires changing before next mot (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe requires changing before next mot (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 272,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear prop shaft bush is worn and cracking down to age.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes are worn and cracking down to age. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 272,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Aim on both front lamps too low - adjust on MOT. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear prop shaft bush is worn and cracking down to age.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes are worn and cracking down to age. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 248,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 248,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Camber. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Castor. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 227,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 207,475 miles

Headlamps set for continental use

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 207,475 miles

Headlamps set for continental use

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 179,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 179,626 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 149,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside side mirror repeater lamp full of water

Pass 10 Jun 2013 149,485 miles

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)

Offside side mirror repeater lamp full of water

Pass 11 Jun 2012 120,335 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 120,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,100 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 RVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RVZ, 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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BT08 RVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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