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BV08 GZR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,194 mi
Last recorded119,194 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 GZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nail in nearside ear tyre , bald on inner edge close to showing cords or ply & on 2mm breakers

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre bald oninner edge close to showing cords or ply & on 2mm breakers

rear subframe & mounting points rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2026 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nail in nearside ear tyre , bald on inner edge close to showing cords or ply & on 2mm breakers

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre bald oninner edge close to showing cords or ply & on 2mm breakers

rear subframe & mounting points rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,017 miles

nearside & offside front lower suspension arms inner bushes poor

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads worn

rear subframe & mounting points rusty

rear tyres 3.5mm

Pass 17 Jul 2024 109,165 miles

Both front front lower arms inner bushes poor

rear pads worn

rear subframe & mounting points corroded

slight blow on injectors

Fail 16 Jul 2024 109,164 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front front lower arms inner bushes poor

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe & mounting points corroded

slight blow on injectors

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,822 miles

noise on front of vehicle no play found at time of test

rear subframe & mounting points corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear subframe & mounting points corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 96,245 miles

both rear tyres 3mm & worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2022 96,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm & worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2021 89,598 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 89,574 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 83,532 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 83,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,311 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Edges.

Rear Tyres Heavily Worn On Edges. (Secondary Grooves).

Fail 22 Jan 2018 64,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Edges.

Rear Tyres Heavily Worn On Edges. (Secondary Grooves).

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,032 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,901 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 39,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front and rear brake pads wearing low

offside front brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,719 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front and rear brake pads wearing low

offside front brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,992 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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BV08 GZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV08 GZR, 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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BV08 GZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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