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BG58 YEX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 96,556 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 96,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 94,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 93,836 miles

CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 93,338 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,008 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S - Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 90,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S + O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S - Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,499 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 67,626 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 67,626 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 55,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 38,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,939 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 30,939 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,307 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 YEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

BG58 YEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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