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BN58 ACO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,125 mi
Last recorded154,125 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 ACO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 154,125 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 154,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 139,890 miles

Front FRONT FOG LIGHT BULBS FALLEN OUT BUT NOT PART OF THE MOT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HAS 2 BULBS AND ONLY 1 IS WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 139,890 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking AT THE POINT WHERE THE FLEXI SCREWS INTO THE CALLIPER (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front FRONT FOG LIGHT BULBS FALLEN OUT BUT NOT PART OF THE MOT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HAS 2 BULBS AND ONLY 1 IS WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 132,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 116,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 101,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 94,777 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,526 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 77,418 miles

advise alignment as both front tyres are worn on the outer shoulders

Pass 15 May 2017 65,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front fog lamps not working , nearside one damaged

front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,062 miles

both front fog lamps not working & nearside broken

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,864 miles

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 5 Oct 2013 54,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 36,312 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 36,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F FOG LAMP CRACKED

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,263 miles

o/s/f inner wing shield inscure

Fail 6 Sep 2010 27,263 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f inner wing shield inscure

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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BN58 ACO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN58 ACO, 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 BN58 ACO registered?

BN58 ACO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BN58 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 ACO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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