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FP58 KOD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,558 mi
Last recorded120,558 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 110,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 110,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 106,931 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 106,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 101,184 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel inner rim been welding repaired

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall slight cut

Fail 22 Mar 2023 101,172 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear road wheel inner rim been welding repaired

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall slight cut

Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 96,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2020 84,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,128 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,089 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 69,089 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,464 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,883 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,353 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,324 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,486 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,482 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 33,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FP58 KOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP58 KOD, 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 FP58 KOD registered?

FP58 KOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is FP58 KOD safe to buy?

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