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BN58 VTK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,465 mi
Last recorded85,465 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,465 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 83,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,061 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 72,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,543 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,136 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 44,820 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,062 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,191 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 VTK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

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

Is BN58 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 VTK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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