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BN58 TDX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,889 mi
Last recorded148,889 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 TDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,889 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 148,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 136,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear hand brake low reading just passed at 17%

Pass 19 Aug 2021 127,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald edges and worn uneven to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 127,085 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald edges and worn uneven to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,372 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,802 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,430 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cond of centre exhaust clamp

Fail 8 Aug 2018 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cond of centre exhaust clamp

Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,562 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2015 87,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,045 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 TDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

BN58 TDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is BN58 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 TDX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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