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BV58 CGG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 CGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,224 miles

both rear tracking arm bushes worn

damp around nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 21 Mar 2025 107,123 miles

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

both rear tracking arm bushes worn

damp around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights have beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 99,449 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights have beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 92,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,819 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 83,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,961 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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BV58 CGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BV58 CGG, 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 BV58 CGG registered?

BV58 CGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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