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SA08 BKY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,199 mi
Last recorded46,199 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,195 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,506 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 42,506 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,325 miles

n/s side repeater lamp has water ingress

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,862 miles

offside front seat belt retracting very slowly (have to feed by hand)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 31,826 miles

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

offside front seat belt retracting very slowly (have to feed by hand)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,115 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 26,115 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,159 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 20,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SA08 BKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SA08 BKY, 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 SA08 BKY registered?

SA08 BKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SA08 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 BKY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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