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BV08 OUW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,936 mi
Last recorded130,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. At end and above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,628 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 48,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 42,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 35,935 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,102 miles

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 18 May 2011 21,201 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 OUW 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 100%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

BV08 OUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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