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BF58 UTP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

279,094 mi
Last recorded279,094 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 UTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 279,094 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 263,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 252,162 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 252,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 240,069 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 239,945 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 223,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 223,621 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 215,077 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 214,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 205,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 200,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 188,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 188,565 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 176,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 168,280 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 150,581 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 150,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 140,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 127,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 125,891 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 125,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,991 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,116 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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BF58 UTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BF58 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

BF58 UTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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