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BY08 BOB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,046 mi
Last recorded190,046 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY08 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 190,046 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 184,981 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 179,907 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 175,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 175,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2X front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 169,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 163,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside park brake has low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 163,850 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside park brake has low effort

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxillary belt frayed/weak/coming apart

Pass 21 Feb 2020 163,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 155,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,739 miles

225/40R18

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil significant (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm(swivel thread points down) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear sidelights dim

Fail 1 Mar 2018 145,739 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

225/40R18

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil significant (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm(swivel thread points down) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear sidelights dim

Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 133,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 101,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,814 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,814 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

255/35YR18

Oil level on minimum

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,450 miles

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

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

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

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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BY08 BOB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BY08 BOB, 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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BY08 BOB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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