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BV08 KZZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,122 mi
Last recorded130,122 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 KZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 130,122 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 116,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 111,625 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,751 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,046 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 96,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,618 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,317 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,317 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,258 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

V-belt tensioner faulty making v-belt to be noisy and loose

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover loose

Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2012 52,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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 KZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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