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FG58 KJU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,623 mi
Last recorded144,623 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 KJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 144,623 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 135,677 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 131,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,410 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,573 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,982 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,982 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,149 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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FG58 KJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FG58 KJU, 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 FG58 KJU registered?

FG58 KJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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The MOT history for FG58 KJU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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