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BG58 AUE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,854 mi
Last recorded83,854 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 AUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 83,854 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH MACPHERSON STRUTS (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2025 70,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 61,938 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,048 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,406 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 60,390 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Lenz broken damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,584 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,036 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,423 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 23,527 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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BG58 AUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BG58 AUE, 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 BG58 AUE registered?

BG58 AUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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