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LG58 BPE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 BPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 119,677 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 119,343 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (Parking brake) (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 May 2025 119,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parke brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 May 2024 118,346 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 118,346 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 113,383 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 106,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,537 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 102,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 99,628 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 99,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,618 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 94,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 89,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,894 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,135 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,083 miles

both o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Dec 2011 37,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly worn

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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LG58 BPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG58 BPE, 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 LG58 BPE registered?

LG58 BPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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