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BV08 WVW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,869 mi
Last recorded140,869 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 140,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear pipes - covered by undertrays cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 129,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And tears in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear pipes - covered by undertrays cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 116,090 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 115,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing damaged and hole with pointing out spike metal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,196 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,241 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,557 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 43,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres have 3mm in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,498 miles

nearside front seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

offside front seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

offside front seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,371 miles

nearside front seatbelt stalk plastic outer cover missing

offside front seatbelt stalk plastic outer cover missing

Fail 27 Feb 2013 31,371 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt stalk plastic outer cover missing

offside front seatbelt stalk plastic outer cover missing

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,228 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)

front passengers seatbelt stalk - missing surround but still functional

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 22,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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