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BS58 BRS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,909 mi
Last recorded103,909 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS58 BRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 103,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,473 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 99,473 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,520 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 72,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre on limit

front brake discs worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 May 2017 58,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,974 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,012 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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BS58 BRS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BS58 BRS, 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 BS58 BRS registered?

BS58 BRS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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