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BG58 YFN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,352 mi
Last recorded111,352 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 111,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 104,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 100,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 96,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 91,838 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 87,043 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 82,250 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 74,614 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 66,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,488 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,861 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 47,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,929 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2013 37,561 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2012 30,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front brake pad warning light onn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,823 miles

nsf and nsr seat belt not tested due to chid seats

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 YFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

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

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