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BJ58 BCF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,459 mi
Last recorded53,459 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 BCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 53,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,348 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 48,291 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,585 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 43,584 miles

Direction indicator not working Nearside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame fractured Rear axle fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Corroded and weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Nearside lower rear broken off from the rear axle mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,167 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front of offside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,006 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,919 miles

nearside front tyre cracked,damaged & perished

offside front tyre cracked & perished

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,113 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 21,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,562 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 BCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF registered?

BJ58 BCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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