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FE58 YYX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,994 mi
Last recorded90,994 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 90,994 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 90,974 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front power steering pump noisy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 90,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 May 2021 88,708 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 88,705 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror Mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 87,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,928 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,871 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 9 May 2018 83,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 4 May 2018 83,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 81,578 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,572 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 21,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 YYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

FE58 YYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FE58 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 YYX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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