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FY58 FZA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,224 mi
Last recorded150,224 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 150,224 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured track control arm has become detached due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 142,704 miles

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

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

alloys scuffed

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2022 142,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

alloys scuffed

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 131,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 120,713 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 120,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,529 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,398 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 78,457 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,863 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,489 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 FZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

FY58 FZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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