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BV08 HBG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,906 mi
Last recorded136,906 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 136,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,964 miles

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,670 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under try body cover fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2022 118,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 107,267 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,443 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 99,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 82,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,621 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,571 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BV08 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

BV08 HBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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