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AY58 ZFF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,985 mi
Last recorded69,985 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 69,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,206 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 51,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,212 miles

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

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,149 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

Front Both sides wipers wearing

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 42,717 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake Discs Lipped & Corroded On inner Face

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing on Sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,051 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,789 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,585 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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AY58 ZFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AY58 ZFF, 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 AY58 ZFF registered?

AY58 ZFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is AY58 ZFF safe to buy?

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