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BF58 UXB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,162 mi
Last recorded147,162 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 147,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 138,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,022 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 116,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,927 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 106,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,991 miles

n/s/r tyre low inner edger

o/s/r tyre near wear bars

slightly lower output n/s dip beam

Fail 29 Oct 2019 98,982 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low inner edger

o/s/r tyre near wear bars

slightly lower output n/s dip beam

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers slightly streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges (224/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 88,180 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers slightly streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges (224/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,725 miles

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)

All tyre valve`s are badly perished

Fail 1 Nov 2016 65,725 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

All tyre valve`s are badly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,381 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,765 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,497 miles

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 10 Oct 2012 23,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,254 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 UXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

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

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