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D3 BXO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 BXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 17 Mar 2021 120,309 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on MIN LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 116,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on MIN LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,755 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,755 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 105,435 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,129 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 90,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 85,183 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,699 miles

engine light on

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings both have slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2013 79,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine light on

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings both have slight play

Pass 31 May 2012 64,368 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 64,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,288 miles

front discs worn

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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D3 BXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D3 BXO, 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 D3 BXO registered?

D3 BXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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