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BG58 OWR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,582 mi
Last recorded190,582 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 190,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 190,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,834 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 176,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 176,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 156,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 124,451 miles

centre exhaust system slightly rattling

Fail 13 Nov 2012 124,174 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

centre exhaust system slightly rattling

offside rear side light not working x1 bulb, vehicle has two bulbs on each side

Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,461 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 OWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

BG58 OWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is BG58 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 OWR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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