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BN58 TDV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,570 mi
Last recorded130,570 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 TDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 130,570 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 130,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake 8%

Pass 9 May 2024 124,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old snow tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old snow tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake lazy

Pass 25 Apr 2023 116,502 miles

signs of corrosion most brake pipes not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2022 108,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 106,605 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 106,605 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,877 miles

DASH DISPLAYS LIGHT FAULT NONE FOUND IN TEST

Fail 19 Aug 2019 104,877 miles

DASH DISPLAYS LIGHT FAULT NONE FOUND IN TEST

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 99,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,285 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,122 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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BN58 TDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

BN58 TDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BN58 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 TDV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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