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FY58 FWN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,941 mi
Last recorded141,941 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 141,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 141,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts past service standards / advise repair (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance weak on roller brake test / advise adjustment / repair

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated past service standards / advise repair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rears (3.2 (b) (i))

engine oil on min level

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Oct 2024 130,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts past service standards / advise repair (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm / heavily worn inner edge / devoid of tread / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance weak on roller brake test / advise adjustment / repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm / heavily worn inner edge / devoid of tread / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated past service standards / advise repair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm / heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rears (3.2 (b) (i))

engine oil on min level

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,691 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts / past service standards (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

both fronts tyres wearing on inner edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Oct 2023 120,539 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts / past service standards (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

both fronts tyres wearing on inner edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Sep 2022 108,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rears (3.2 (b) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack/steering rack inner joint has slight play.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most suspension arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 98,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack/steering rack inner joint has slight play.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most suspension arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,059 miles

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

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

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Sep 2020 93,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at trailing arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,144 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 86,142 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing torn on inner and outer sidewalls, ply/cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,072 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,107 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,599 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,166 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

FY58 FWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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The MOT history for FY58 FWN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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