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BX08 ENM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,361 mi
Last recorded129,361 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 ENM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 129,361 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,990 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obstructing components, brake lines slightly rusty

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,826 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 90,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on side wall

Fail 11 Dec 2017 85,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 79,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,423 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,965 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

rear discs worn

Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,965 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,288 miles

rear brake discs becoming worn and are corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,286 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,602 miles

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

scratch in nearside of windscreen

sticker in swept area behind rear view mirror

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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BX08 ENM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX08 ENM, 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 BX08 ENM registered?

BX08 ENM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is BX08 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX08 ENM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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