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FN58 EFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,585 mi
Last recorded113,585 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 113,585 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 110,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 107,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,655 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 93,933 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 84,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,566 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 75,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,156 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 61,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,698 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,074 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,352 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits 205/55/16/91v

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,390 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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FN58 EFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FN58 EFM, 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 FN58 EFM registered?

FN58 EFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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