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EX08 BVK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,337 mi
Last recorded96,337 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 BVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,337 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,066 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,884 miles

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Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and aims need resetting before retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure aims need resetting for retest (4.1.1 (c))

drive belt noisy,engine oil low,screen crack,front and rear dual bulbs inop-investigate,ns headlight play,suspension-brakes-backplates-units-exhaust cover rusting,brake judder

front suspension arm bushes poor,os mirror repeater poor

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 78,492 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel reaching floor due to leaking brake pipe (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost arm, upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 75,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres perished and wearing edges

one of the rear side light bulbs at n/s/r is inop

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,583 miles

advisory rear brake discs scored

advisory rear brake pads low on material

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,939 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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EX08 BVK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX08 BVK, 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 EX08 BVK registered?

EX08 BVK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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