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BK58 YDW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,203 mi
Last recorded203,203 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 YDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 203,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 203,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 187,844 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 172,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 162,924 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2021 158,523 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 158,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 150,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 142,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 81,946 miles

Offside Front tyre feathering

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/r/tyre feathering

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR PADS ABOUT 50% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,656 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR PADS ABOUT 50% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,479 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 YDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK58 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

BK58 YDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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