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BV08 OGY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,512 mi
Last recorded118,512 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,512 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,512 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,012 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,182 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,466 miles

Offside Rear 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 OGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

BV08 OGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BV08 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 OGY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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