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FL58 URO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,114 mi
Last recorded137,114 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 URO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 137,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 137,112 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 132,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,002 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 126,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 119,022 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,389 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,631 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 77,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav holder,Sticker

Pass 15 May 2017 52,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 62,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,597 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 26,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,855 miles

both front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,495 miles

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

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

both front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 URO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FL58 URO, 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 FL58 URO registered?

FL58 URO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is FL58 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 URO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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