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BT08 RXN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,209 mi
Last recorded166,209 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 166,209 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 166,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 156,946 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 156,943 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm....yellow chalk ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 139,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake just within requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2022 133,762 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen has crack

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 133,762 miles

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

Nearside Lower windscreen has crack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pads braking is down has been very hot at some point

Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,874 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 129,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 126,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode at union in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding in N/S R wheel arch above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2020 126,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode at union in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding in N/S R wheel arch above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,887 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 115,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,598 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,238 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,752 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 RXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RXN, 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 RXN registered?

BT08 RXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is BT08 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 RXN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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