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FY58 FYG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,610 mi
Last recorded113,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 113,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,813 miles

Rear exhaust heat slightly loose, but not liable to come off 1 clip missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,669 miles

Offside Front Head lamp dull

Offside Front Wheel bearing dust cover missing

Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Head lamp dull

Offside Front Wheel bearing dust cover missing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

osf wheel bearing cover missing bearings exposed.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 94,637 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

osf wheel bearing cover missing bearings exposed.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,407 miles

Nearside Front slice in inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,455 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 84,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

245/40 r17 91w

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,242 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service lamp on

suspect front and rear pads starting to wear thin

Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,437 miles

suspect movment in servo

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,675 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,211 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 FYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY58 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

FY58 FYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is FY58 FYG safe to buy?

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