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E8 BJW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2024 85,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 76,752 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 67,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 63,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 61,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 41,596 miles

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front wipers slightly smear screen

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 May 2014 23,999 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres split between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre damaged on side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 May 2013 19,264 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,409 miles

Cut in outer side wall on nearside front tyre.

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 6 Sep 2011 15,336 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)

n/s/F tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to affect its strenght

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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E8 BJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E8 BJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 BJW registered?

E8 BJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is E8 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 BJW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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