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BJ58 FLK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,371 mi
Last recorded189,371 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 189,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight movement /play in both front shock absorbers

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2018 189,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight movement /play in both front shock absorbers

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2017 155,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn, pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 155,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn, pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,340 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 105,340 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

upper & lower engine covers

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,476 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,336 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 FLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BJ58 FLK, 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 FLK registered?

BJ58 FLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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