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BF58 UUB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,569 mi
Last recorded186,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 UUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 186,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 182,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides needs replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides need replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 182,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides needs replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides need replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2023 177,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 177,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 165,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 152,445 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 142,196 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 208,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 118,081 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres all wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 105,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,485 miles

front tyres have low edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,461 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 UUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UUB, 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 UUB registered?

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

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