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BU08 VDC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,203 mi
Last recorded146,203 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 VDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,203 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,514 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 140,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 134,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 131,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under cover fitted some component can not be checked

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 128,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,580 miles

Centre Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted some component cannot check

Pass 24 Aug 2013 98,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edge wear to front tyres

off side head lamp pattern poor

Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,580 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 VDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

BU08 VDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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