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BN58 KWX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,958 mi
Last recorded58,958 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 KWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 58,958 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,934 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,408 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,925 miles

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

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

Under tray and Engine cover fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,914 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 25,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,667 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 16,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 KWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 BN58 KWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN58 KWX registered?

BN58 KWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is BN58 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 KWX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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