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FP58 XBD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 123,336 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns + Os Most Front Facing Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Ns + Os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,677 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Dec 2017 106,669 miles

Brake performance not tested unsafe to conduct the brake test due to fractured suspension arm mounting (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,702 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front left parking lamp warning displayed on dash

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2014 70,579 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front left parking lamp warning displayed on dash

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

stone chips windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2012 41,531 miles

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,531 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Some wear to front brake discs.

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 XBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

FP58 XBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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