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BV08 HCD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,240 mi
Last recorded64,240 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,240 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 47,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,885 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,633 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,690 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,778 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 HCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

BV08 HCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is BV08 HCD safe to buy?

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