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FV58 JBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,077 mi
Last recorded130,077 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 JBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 130,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,514 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 124,513 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,441 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,792 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 68,725 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,753 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,830 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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FV58 JBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV58 JBO, 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 FV58 JBO registered?

FV58 JBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is FV58 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 JBO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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