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BV08 HAO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,711 mi
Last recorded102,711 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 102,711 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 94,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 94,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,955 miles

under floor covers fitted restricting inspection.

Pass 29 Jan 2022 76,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,131 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 74,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,026 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,898 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,539 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Jan 2018 66,459 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,758 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 35,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 20,218 miles

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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BV08 HAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HAO, 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 BV08 HAO registered?

BV08 HAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is BV08 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 HAO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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