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BU08 POF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 62,997 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 62,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,034 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,498 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 39,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 34,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,136 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 33,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 32,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,731 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 14,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 12,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,794 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 POF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 POF, 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 POF registered?

BU08 POF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is BU08 POF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 POF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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