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BG58 YOW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,933 mi
Last recorded157,933 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 157,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 150,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 145,142 miles

Slight corrosion on N/S/R brake pipes behind plastic cover

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2024 145,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on N/S/R brake pipes behind plastic cover

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,240 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 135,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,525 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,347 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,776 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 116,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,507 miles

Front brake discs ridged

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Park brake little reserve travel

Rear discs ridged

Slight corrosion to both rear metal lines

Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,469 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 85,500 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,046 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 76,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,058 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 YOW 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 72.7%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

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

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