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BJ58 BAU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,964 mi
Last recorded178,964 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 178,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 163,477 miles

Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes perished and slightly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2023 163,290 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes perished and slightly worn

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 152,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 149,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,833 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 146,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 141,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 141,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 114,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 103,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,092 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,574 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,017 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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BJ58 BAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ58 BAU, 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 BJ58 BAU registered?

BJ58 BAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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