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BG58 FMA

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,427 mi
Last recorded121,427 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 FMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,427 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where chalked before and after hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where chalked before and after hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in few places corroded where chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded few places where chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 120,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in few places corroded where chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded few places where chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

osf headlamp has a broken support bracket the unit is slightly insecure

parking brake effort has only just met requirements

Pass 24 Sep 2021 117,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 114,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,272 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 92,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,274 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,590 miles

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

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

TRACKING

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,568 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,352 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit (255/55/18)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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BG58 FMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG58 FMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG58 FMA registered?

BG58 FMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is BG58 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 FMA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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