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BV58 OFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,203 mi
Last recorded200,203 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 200,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 187,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower suspension arm areas corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both tyres on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

near side front passenger door handle is stiff to operate

near side rear parking brake effort is low compared to off side it would appear the parking brake system requires adjustment/repair

Fail 19 Jan 2021 187,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower suspension arm areas corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both tyres on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

near side front passenger door handle is stiff to operate

near side rear parking brake effort is low compared to off side it would appear the parking brake system requires adjustment/repair

Pass 18 Dec 2019 174,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 165,440 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 165,440 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 165,413 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 157,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 147,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 124,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 124,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,561 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 111,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2013 95,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,049 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,947 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 OFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

BV58 OFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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