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BV58 CGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,235 mi
Last recorded136,235 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 136,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 130,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 May 2023 123,666 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 116,116 miles

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

full bay covers

Fail 5 May 2022 116,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

full bay covers

Pass 6 May 2021 109,247 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading from nsr to osr sl corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 104,756 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2020 104,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2019 101,513 miles

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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 98,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 1 May 2018 97,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers,heat shields and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2017 94,380 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 90,844 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2015 86,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,877 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 69,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,036 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 CGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV58 CGX, 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 BV58 CGX registered?

BV58 CGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is BV58 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 CGX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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