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M58 BRL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,397 mi
Last recorded92,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM58 BRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,397 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 92,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 92,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 91,203 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 89,569 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2023 89,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 88,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 85,556 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 85,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 83,479 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,843 miles

BOTH FRONT THRUST ARM BUSHES NOW STARTING TO PERISH .

Fail 12 Jun 2019 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Also in sill section (1.1.11 (c))

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

BOTH FRONT THRUST ARM BUSHES NOW STARTING TO PERISH .

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,763 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,785 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 3mm. IN MID TREAD..

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,668 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,878 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,836 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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M58 BRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M58 BRL, 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 M58 BRL registered?

M58 BRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is M58 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M58 BRL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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