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FE58 HVR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,655 mi
Last recorded193,655 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 193,655 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 172,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 172,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,226 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 146,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,165 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 120,163 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,888 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 98,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 77,350 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 77,350 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 70,984 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 61,475 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 61,475 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 53,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 44,300 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,257 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)

Pass 3 May 2013 27,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,783 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 20,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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FE58 HVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE58 HVR, 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 FE58 HVR registered?

FE58 HVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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