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FP58 XBL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,603 mi
Last recorded132,603 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 XBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 132,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 132,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT Pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE OF TYRE (CRACKING) AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3MM WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 117,007 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre 3mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 89,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 82,940 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 77,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very worn (very lipped)

n/s parking brake performance slightly low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 56,852 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very worn (very lipped)

n/s parking brake performance slightly low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 XBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP58 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

FP58 XBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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