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LR58 BJK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,461 mi
Last recorded79,461 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 28,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 20,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,161 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 16,967 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2015 16,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,323 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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LR58 BJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LR58 BJK, 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 LR58 BJK registered?

LR58 BJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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