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BG58 WYB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,835 mi
Last recorded76,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,835 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,027 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,102 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 54,112 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,627 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,713 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 31,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,979 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 WYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG58 WYB?

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What year was BG58 WYB registered?

BG58 WYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is BG58 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 WYB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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