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BV08 MFX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 MFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 86,665 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,797 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 81,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,859 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,563 miles

nearside rear suspension level sensor linkage starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2020 61,563 miles

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

nearside rear suspension level sensor linkage starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 47,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2125742 wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2125742 wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,819 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,246 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 20,776 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,042 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,580 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,708 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 MFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

BV08 MFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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