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FY58 CWO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,687 mi
Last recorded156,687 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 CWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 156,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 143,549 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 130,000 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 130,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 129,980 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling device links broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2021 124,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,507 miles

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))

front and rear under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

front and rear under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,798 miles

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Rear suspension shocker adjusters link rods broken

Fail 14 Aug 2017 101,704 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Rear suspension shocker adjusters link rods broken

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,184 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 91,184 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,171 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,821 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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FY58 CWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 FY58 CWO, 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 FY58 CWO registered?

FY58 CWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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