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BN58 VTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

223,812 mi
Last recorded223,812 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 223,812 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play front offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2025 217,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside (front mounts) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 210,653 miles

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2024 210,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2023 201,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 192,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 183,589 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 176,017 miles

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 168,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 159,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 148,267 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

damage to front nearside tyre wall

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 136,958 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,685 miles

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

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 115,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,315 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 102,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,115 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)

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 VTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

BN58 VTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is BN58 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 VTU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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