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J8 BKU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 BKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 79,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 74,587 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,063 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 62,371 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 60,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,284 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 59,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,421 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,062 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 55,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,221 miles

Emissions too clean for read/print out

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall unable to fully check cut as it has been glued

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rubber cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,504 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,288 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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J8 BKU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 J8 BKU, 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 19 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 J8 BKU registered?

J8 BKU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2007.

Is J8 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 BKU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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