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BN58 VTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 131,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 124,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2024 110,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated, both sides

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2024 110,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated, both sides

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 99,665 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,819 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 88,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

all discs corroded and worn

Pass 31 Dec 2021 88,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust seal starting to split

Offside Front Anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust seal starting to split

Fail 31 Dec 2021 88,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust seal starting to split

Offside Front Anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust seal starting to split

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 80,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,819 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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 VTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

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

Is BN58 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 VTJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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