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BU08 NGU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,309 mi
Last recorded136,309 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,309 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 136,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 128,270 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 111,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 111,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2021 102,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,757 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,101 miles

Brakes ; Brake pads appear low , Rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes 17 %

Note ; Engine & transmission under guards missing

Note ; Noise from Offside rear wheel on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake related

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,101 miles

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

Brakes ; Brake pads appear low , Rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes 17 %

Note ; Engine & transmission under guards missing

Note ; Noise from Offside rear wheel on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake related

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,672 miles

Front both sides tyres worn on edges

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)

wipers poor smearing the screen

Fail 8 Mar 2017 40,643 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at n/s suspension arm mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame fractured at n/s suspension arm mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Note ; Engine under guard missing & fixings missing from forward under guard

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,042 miles

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

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 NGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 NGU registered?

BU08 NGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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