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BF58 NLR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,627 mi
Last recorded117,627 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 NLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 117,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 115,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 112,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 110,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,545 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi & @ floor to front of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,539 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,912 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,775 miles

Front front tyres edge wear

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,111 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,832 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 NLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

BF58 NLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is BF58 NLR safe to buy?

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