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FE58 XPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,929 mi
Last recorded119,929 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 XPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 117,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,281 miles

UNDER VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,387 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 90,890 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded (Various)

Engine cover/Tray Fitted

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs have a lip

rear seat belt light comes on intermintly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet safety catch sticking

rear pads approx 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,316 miles

front inner brake pads feel low

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,932 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 28,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

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

Is FE58 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 XPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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