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BF58 UUX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,706 mi
Last recorded176,706 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 176,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 176,690 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp broken glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 167,976 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside sideskirt slightly insecure.

Stone chip centre windscreen.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 159,450 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower drive light lens broken

Nearside Rear hand brake effort nearside rear less than offside rear advise attention on next service

Fail 14 Jul 2021 159,446 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower drive light lens broken

Nearside Front parking light not working

Nearside Rear hand brake effort nearside rear less than offside rear advise attention on next service

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise attention at next service (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 151,347 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cord/ply exposed.

Stone chips windscreen.

Fail 20 Jul 2020 151,347 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cord/ply exposed.

Stone chips windscreen.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 142,772 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 13 Jul 2019 142,765 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,000 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 136,000 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,382 miles

small crack in screen

Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,142 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,942 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 UUX 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 72.2%.

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 BF58 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

BF58 UUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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