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BK58 YEC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,084 mi
Last recorded118,084 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 118,084 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 116,761 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded fluid leak (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,432 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 113,322 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,308 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 109,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,435 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 101,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 156,134 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,418 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,121 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,825 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,553 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 YEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

BK58 YEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BK58 YEC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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