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BF58 MHN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,164 mi
Last recorded145,164 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 MHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 145,164 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 143,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 136,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 128,469 miles

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

Offside Rear (Parking brake low)

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

Undertrays fitted & sills are covered

Fail 15 Jan 2022 128,469 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear (Parking brake low)

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

Undertrays fitted & sills are covered

Pass 28 Dec 2020 120,500 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 120,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,051 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,979 miles

handbrake effort lower o/s

Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,973 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake effort lower o/s

Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,549 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,886 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,965 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,663 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,790 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 12 Oct 2011 26,363 miles

front brake discs wearing thin, on wear limit

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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BF58 MHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF58 MHN, 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 BF58 MHN registered?

BF58 MHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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