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FY58 FXP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

285,560 mi
Last recorded285,560 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 FXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 285,560 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 285,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,470 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 172,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 167,565 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 167,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 159,295 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 148,349 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 148,349 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,801 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,400 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,904 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,328 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,201 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,490 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,490 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,991 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 FXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

FY58 FXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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