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LO08 BPY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,158 mi
Last recorded177,158 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 BPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 177,158 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 176,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 161,138 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Wheel has play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 160,390 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel has play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 139,492 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns & os ()

osf tyre worn on outer edge (will soon become dangerous)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 139,492 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high ns & os (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns & os ()

osf tyre worn on outer edge (will soon become dangerous)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 124,783 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,627 miles

o/side n/side front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,627 miles

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

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

o/side n/side front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,724 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 81,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 70,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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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LO08 BPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LO08 BPY, 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 LO08 BPY registered?

LO08 BPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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