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BV08 WZH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,601 mi
Last recorded182,601 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 182,601 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 23 Feb 2023 182,601 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 26 Feb 2022 175,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack joints both side

Pass 23 Jan 2021 169,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 141,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,684 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 101,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 89,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,991 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,991 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,347 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,087 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 WZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

BV08 WZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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