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BV58 EEG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,737 mi
Last recorded203,737 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 EEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 203,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 192,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V Kumho (Worn on outer edge & has nail in it) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V Kumho (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V Kumho (Bald on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2025 192,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V Kumho (Worn on outer edge & has nail in it) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V Kumho (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V Kumho (Bald on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 181,030 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 181,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 174,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 170,980 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 170,980 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 170,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 166,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 155,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 147,713 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges and tread ripping

Fail 15 May 2018 147,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn low on edges and tread ripping

Pass 15 May 2017 141,717 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)

Fail 8 May 2017 141,606 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2016 132,773 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 132,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 123,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emission to clean to read

Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,208 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,510 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 77,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,937 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 EEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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