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M19 BWS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,553 mi
Last recorded88,553 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 BWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 88,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 88,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2026 88,265 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2025 84,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension & subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension & subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 79,637 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 74,963 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Dec 2021 70,685 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,445 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 66,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe Above rear of fuel tank to flex hose at wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe above rear of fuel tank to flex hose at wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Sometimes does not quite return fully when released park brake light stays on but brakes off. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,981 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear above tank, and across rear axle to flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear above tank, and across rear axle to flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front anti-roll bar drop link upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,104 miles

Rear Tyres 2.5 mm 2454017

Fail 18 Feb 2019 59,104 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mount uncoupled (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres 2.5 mm 2454017

Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,870 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s scrapping on back plate poss rust on rear of discs (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,428 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 48,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower arm outer ball joint an rear of 2 arms Steel not Ally (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Arm rear arm inner bush starting to deteriate.Same as other side just n/s and not ball joint worn (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 43,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight vertical play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,306 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,266 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 40,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,854 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,438 miles

os/rear tyre down to 3mm n/s/rear tyre dowen to 21-2m m

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,849 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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M19 BWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M19 BWS, 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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M19 BWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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