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BG58 WXD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,826 mi
Last recorded157,826 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 WXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 157,826 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(front lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 154,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2022 154,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2021 150,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 139,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 132,223 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear from the edges

Fail 18 Nov 2017 121,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear from the edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,564 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 110,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 99,633 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 99,627 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/front wheel has been repaired

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,238 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,590 miles

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

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 WXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

BG58 WXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is BG58 WXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 WXD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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