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FP58 ZTX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,297 mi
Last recorded163,297 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 ZTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 163,297 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 163,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 157,089 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust center heat sheild losse

fuel tank retaning staps corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 157,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arme (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust center heat sheild losse

fuel tank retaning staps corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 150,007 miles

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

Offside plastic undercover loose

Fail 11 Aug 2023 150,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached track control arm- rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached track control arm - front facing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside plastic undercover loose

Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,432 miles

Offside handbrake reading low

Pass 14 May 2021 134,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 127,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r126 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

lower engine cover fitted

service light on

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 119,332 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,494 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 108,494 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,554 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,554 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,233 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 67,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,604 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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 ZTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

FP58 ZTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is FP58 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 ZTX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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