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BU08 OMK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,804 mi
Last recorded114,804 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 114,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (slight) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing, light output might be reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 114,804 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (slight) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing, light output might be reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,848 miles

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

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Tie bar bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 108,848 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and has a small hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on both edges , Also tread depth at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Tie bar bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 102,593 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both areo blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside repeater lens missing

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 93,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 87,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r track control arm inner bush deteriorated

o/s/r track control arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s side indicator deteriorated

n/s/r track control arm mounting bushes deteriorated

o/s/r track control arm mounting bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front wipers smearing

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,196 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,510 miles

both rear brake discs scored

front brake discs lipped/worn

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,826 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 OMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OMK, 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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BU08 OMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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