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FE58 XBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,895 mi
Last recorded158,895 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 158,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 148,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 143,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2023 133,901 miles

all under cover fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2023 133,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all under cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 118,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,537 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 115,537 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering slightly noisy

Fail 16 Sep 2019 112,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes badly corroded in nearside rear inner sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering slightly noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,963 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,217 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,670 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,707 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 84,692 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,743 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,487 miles

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

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 XBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FE58 XBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE58 XBY registered?

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

Is FE58 XBY safe to buy?

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