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BV58 UOP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,597 mi
Last recorded140,597 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 UOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 140,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front o/s outer door mirror glass showing signs of damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 226,265 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front n/s lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front o/s lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front o/s outer door mirror glass showing signs of damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 128,372 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 128,350 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,064 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 121,021 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 113,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,377 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 105,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

park brake willl soon require attention

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,701 miles

nearside handbrake may soon require attention

Fail 21 Jun 2017 83,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside handbrake may soon require attention

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,359 miles

20% centre stoplight not working

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,485 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 46,484 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,480 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 UOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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