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BV08 WXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,897 mi
Last recorded128,897 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,897 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 128,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 123,889 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 123,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 117,616 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 117,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,159 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left/right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2022 111,159 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left/right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,514 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left/right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left/right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left + right pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays + covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left + right pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays + covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,797 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,447 miles

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

engine cover fitted

front left/right tyres wearing on inner and outer edges keep an eye

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,901 miles

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

N/S AND O/S FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

O/S HEADLAMP HAS LOWER OUTPUT WHEN COMPARED TO THE N/S

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 WXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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