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CX58 BFN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 120,025 miles

Nearside Front parking light not working.

Fail 29 Sep 2026 120,025 miles

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached fixings missing. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front parking light not working.

Pass 13 Oct 2025 116,355 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear head lamp level rod deterating. but aim ok.

Nearside Rear light on dash for indictor saying not working,but is in good working order.

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,972 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 109,972 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 107,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,584 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 104,583 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,862 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,509 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 95,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,926 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,926 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,327 miles

all four tyres close to the limit

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,381 miles

wiperblades poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,608 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,050 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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CX58 BFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX58 BFN, 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 CX58 BFN registered?

CX58 BFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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