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BV08 KZF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,413 mi
Last recorded103,413 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror glass missing and backing missing but still working inductor

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion to rear subframe

front shocks plastic tie broken but still secure

Fail 14 Aug 2023 103,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror glass missing and backing missing but still working inductor

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion to rear subframe

front shocks plastic tie broken but still secure

Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,239 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 92,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 79,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 71,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 68,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,093 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 42,293 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 42,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 KZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KZF, 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 KZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV08 KZF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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