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FE58 HZM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,039 mi
Last recorded137,039 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 HZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 137,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 133,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,221 miles

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

parking brake low performance--16% achieved--which is the minimum

Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,128 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,707 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,659 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 105,659 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 104,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 100,000 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 94,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,407 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged but not reaching ply or cords

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,620 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,620 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,749 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 59,749 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have cuts in side walls

Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,176 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,773 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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FE58 HZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

FE58 HZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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The MOT history for FE58 HZM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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