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GF08 BFV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,131 mi
Last recorded181,131 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,131 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 181,131 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 167,994 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,874 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,759 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,752 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 134,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges [245/40/17w]

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall [225/45/17y]

small chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2018 127,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges [245/40/17w]

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall [225/45/17y]

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,127 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 95,127 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,442 miles

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

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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GF08 BFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF08 BFV, 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 GF08 BFV registered?

GF08 BFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is GF08 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 BFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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