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BN58 TGF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

286,937 mi
Last recorded286,937 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 286,937 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 281,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 281,637 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 273,803 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and the OS tyres are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 273,184 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and the OS tyres are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 255,625 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 242,078 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the front hose (1.1.11 (c))

OSR seatbelt catch cover damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 223,937 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 198,260 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 159,735 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly (aeroblade

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 159,722 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly (aeroblade

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 152,824 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 152,824 miles

Statutory seat belt missing centre rear stalk (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 131,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,029 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 TGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

BN58 TGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is BN58 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 TGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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