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FV58 OEA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,607 mi
Last recorded36,607 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 36,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 34,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 25,165 miles

tyre presures low all round

Fail 28 Nov 2022 25,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tyre presures low all round

Pass 10 Dec 2021 15,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 4811 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 11,071 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 11,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,048 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 10,256 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 10,161 miles

All 4 brake disc's slightly rusty.

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Front number plate mount damaged.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 10,150 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 OEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV58 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

FV58 OEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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