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ML08 BAS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 BAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,828 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,064 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 86,100 miles

REAR PADS LOW

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,314 miles

engine undertrays and under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,855 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 57,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 36,487 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,316 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,222 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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ML08 BAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ML08 BAS, 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 ML08 BAS registered?

ML08 BAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is ML08 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 BAS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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