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BV58 OGR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,115 mi
Last recorded141,115 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 OGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 141,115 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 216,298 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 216,296 miles

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 215,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REARMOST ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working MIRROR REPETER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,604 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 125,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 106,349 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,393 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 96,393 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,399 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,379 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 75,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,618 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 OGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

BV58 OGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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