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SA08 BKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 95,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 66,956 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,701 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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SA08 BKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA08 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

SA08 BKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is SA08 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 BKZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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