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BG58 AZW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,956 mi
Last recorded143,956 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 AZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 143,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 140,871 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 140,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,978 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 135,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,200 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,290 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 108,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,679 miles

both rear tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,103 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 104,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,459 miles

n/s front brake disc heavily corroded

slight damage n/s front tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2014 102,459 miles

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

n/s front brake disc heavily corroded

slight damage n/s front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 160,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,612 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,170 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 88,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear b/pads 4mm thick

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 AZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 BG58 AZW, 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 AZW registered?

BG58 AZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is BG58 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 AZW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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