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FE58 HZX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 HZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 146,737 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 141,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 128,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,583 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,215 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,215 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,932 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 59,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,715 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 HZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE58 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

FE58 HZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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