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BV08 HCO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,768 mi
Last recorded130,768 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 130,768 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 122,332 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 111,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,089 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 84,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2014 84,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 77,501 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 70,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,468 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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 HCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 HCO registered?

BV08 HCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 HCO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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