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BF58 UUY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,073 mi
Last recorded153,073 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 153,073 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 20 Jun 2022 147,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 143,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 142,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 135,873 miles

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

main beam bulb fitted correctly

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded

n/s & o/s rear suspension arm bushes perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 135,844 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

main beam bulb fitted correctly

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded

n/s & o/s rear suspension arm bushes perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 126,425 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 19 May 2017 118,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 112,130 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,975 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,795 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,795 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 UUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

BF58 UUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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