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BK58 VWX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,865 mi
Last recorded137,865 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 VWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 137,865 miles

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 126,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 126,333 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,514 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 115,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 105,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,972 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,808 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 79,801 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside headlamp light intensity reduced but not significantly

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,602 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Mar 2018 70,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,304 miles

Offside Front wear indicator has fallen out which maybe the cause of the info on dash

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,406 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 39,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 32,150 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE 2MM CENTRE

Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,394 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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BK58 VWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK58 VWX, 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 BK58 VWX registered?

BK58 VWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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