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BM58 LRM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,537 mi
Last recorded123,537 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM58 LRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,537 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,486 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/40 17 fitted to the n/s/f, 225/45 17 fitted to o/s/f (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre and alloy fouling the shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading attained (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.5mm (245/40R17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall has a split running the whole circumference of tyre, cords exposed (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (245/40R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front position light 1 of 2 inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,401 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 109,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 69,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,851 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 55,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,986 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges

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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BM58 LRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BM58 LRM, 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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BM58 LRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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