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BU08 MWY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

223,235 mi
Last recorded223,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 223,235 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 223,209 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 213,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 213,745 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth inner edges 205/255/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 201,908 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 201,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning led in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 196,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 196,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. ball joint facing upwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 186,240 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 186,240 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre thorn in sidewall 205/55/16

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 175,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 165,601 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 158,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 145,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 130,314 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,119 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2014 83,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 62,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,979 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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BU08 MWY 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 77.3%.

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 BU08 MWY, 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 BU08 MWY registered?

BU08 MWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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