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BF58 UWM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,103 mi
Last recorded221,103 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 UWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 221,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 211,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 199,430 miles

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

Offside Front Washer jet mist half blocked

Fail 6 Oct 2018 199,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/Front Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Recording very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Washer jet mist half blocked

Pass 4 Oct 2017 186,875 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened possible brake has been binding at some point (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 175,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 160,978 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 160,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 144,415 miles

all 4 tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 4 Oct 2013 128,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,728 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,075 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 87,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 UWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

BF58 UWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is BF58 UWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 UWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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