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BG58 YHM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,826 mi
Last recorded157,826 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 157,826 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper/under tray damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 157,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front/mid section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper/under tray damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 145,826 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 136,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. DRIVEN FLAT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INSIDE EDGE AND NAIL. DRIVEN FLAT. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated X2 (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 88,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre PUNCTURE REPAIR.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR INSIDE EDGES AND CUTS IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 205/55 16 CROSS CLIMATE. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 88,698 miles

Front Headlamp insecure X2 NSF/OSF BRACKETS SNAPPED. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre PUNCTURE REPAIR.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR INSIDE EDGES AND CUTS IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 205/55 16 CROSS CLIMATE. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,831 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,758 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,400 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge - o/s/r disc corroded.

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 YHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

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

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