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SH08 BKL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,430 mi
Last recorded115,430 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 111,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,185 miles

Anti roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorating and cracked on both sides of vehcile

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn on both inner and outer edges and down to secondary layer

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,344 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 98,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension sensor link rod broken.

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 93,337 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,694 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 78,320 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 78,320 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,687 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,894 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner and outter edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,538 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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SH08 BKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH08 BKL, 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 SH08 BKL registered?

SH08 BKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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