MOT Status
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153,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush dog leg one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to front to rear into nearside under cover front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to over axle and into body covering front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear ball joint straight one (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cutting up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG58 YFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?
BG58 YFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is BG58 YFJ safe to buy?
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