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BV58 EGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,731 mi
Last recorded128,731 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 128,731 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 128,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 114,326 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,233 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer sill and under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear to Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split in gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slightly noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,523 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,229 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,521 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,571 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,756 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

dash SRS warning alert illuminated

Fail 7 Mar 2012 33,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

dash SRS warning alert illuminated

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 EGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EGJ, 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 EGJ registered?

BV58 EGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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