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BV08 HBU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,522 mi
Last recorded139,522 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 139,522 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 139,522 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 129,100 miles

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

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

parking brake limit just met

Pass 23 May 2024 120,791 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 120,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 113,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 106,482 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 98,156 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 98,156 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 94,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,965 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,810 miles

engine covers fitted

undercovers/trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 80,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

undercovers/trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,837 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside

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

brack check needed as parking brake just about made it through after 4 attempts

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 74,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,595 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,287 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,552 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 37,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 HBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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