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BV58 EEY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,348 mi
Last recorded142,348 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 EEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 142,348 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 142,348 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 137,908 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 137,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 131,844 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 131,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 125,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,717 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 120,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,063 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 110,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,354 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,948 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,272 miles

front suspension arms bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,072 miles

nearside rear tyre has a split at the inner sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre slightly wearin on outewr shoulder

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on both shoulders and perishing slightly

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 EEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

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

Is BV58 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 EEY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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