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EO58 BGF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,173 mi
Last recorded155,173 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 155,173 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 145,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 125,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,565 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 27 May 2021 106,656 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 106,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front uneven surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,605 miles

front/rear brake pipes corroding

osf upper sidelight in operative

slight judder on front brakes [rbt]

Fail 5 Sep 2019 92,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front/rear brake pipes corroding

osf upper sidelight in operative

slight judder on front brakes [rbt]

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,195 miles

corrosion on nsf/osf/nsr brake pipes

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,156 miles

corrosion on nsf/osf brake pipes

mark in windowscreen

nsr wheel binding

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,572 miles

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

nsf fog broken

rear pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,062 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,566 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,121 miles

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

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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EO58 BGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO58 BGF, 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 EO58 BGF registered?

EO58 BGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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