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FL58 FAO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,760 mi
Last recorded152,760 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 FAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 152,760 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 139,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 123,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,500 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,142 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 63,377 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 52,076 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,299 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 32,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,474 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,473 miles

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

cut in nearside front and back tyres

Fail 9 Jan 2013 28,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cut in nearside front and back tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,000 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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FL58 FAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FL58 FAO, 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

How do I check the history of FL58 FAO?

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What year was FL58 FAO registered?

FL58 FAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is FL58 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 FAO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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