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FG58 BAV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,539 mi
Last recorded75,539 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 BAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking /perished in treads205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre worn down to 3mm in centre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perished in treads 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm in centre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,206 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,409 miles

ADVISE: air noise coming from ns/f intercooler/ boost pipe area

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/r tie bar rubber bush is starting to split/ perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/r tie bar rubber bush is starting to split/ perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 64,409 miles

ADVISE: air noise coming from ns/f intercooler/ boost pipe area

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/r tie bar rubber bush is starting to split/ perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os/f lower drop link boot split/ leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/r tie bar rubber bush is starting to split/ perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 64,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipes area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,876 miles

ADVISE Front +Rear suspension components slight corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,825 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber suspension arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded CORRODED ON LOWER COILS AND UNABLR TO VEIW LOWER COILS ,SEAT FULL ON MUD (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber suspension arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE Rear number plate slight discoloured (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 59,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN ON LOWER COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on edges and cracking /perished on sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber suspension arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded CORRODED ON LOWER COILS AND UNABLR TO VEIW LOWER COILS ,SEAT FULL ON MUD (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber suspension arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE Rear number plate slight discoloured (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,166 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 54,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjustment arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjustment arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arms,both dust covers marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,828 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 42,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,470 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FG58 BAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG58 BAV, 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 FG58 BAV registered?

FG58 BAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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