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BD58 KNL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,772 miles

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

under shields fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2022 94,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under shields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,840 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,013 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,013 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,852 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Fail 21 Oct 2019 78,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,196 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,235 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 59,234 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,126 miles

Both rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Slight damage to windscreen zone B

Fail 24 Oct 2016 48,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,708 miles

under body trays fitted.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 41,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cord can be seen. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn 3/2.5/3 mm

under body trays fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,944 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 63,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake discs slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,739 miles

High tone horn inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,664 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 19,697 miles

Some wear to front brake discs.

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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BD58 KNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD58 KNL, 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 BD58 KNL registered?

BD58 KNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2008.

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