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BU08 OUA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,908 mi
Last recorded144,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 144,908 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 144,856 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2015 76,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,608 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,562 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 70,182 miles

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

OSF tyre 0mm on edges.

Offside 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 12 Jun 2012 64,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,246 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)

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 OUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU08 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

BU08 OUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is BU08 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 OUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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