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FY58 GBX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,867 mi
Last recorded138,867 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 GBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 138,867 miles

manufacturers under trays fitted.

Pass 8 May 2018 134,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathering badly inner & outer bands (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 134,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Feathering badly inner & outer bands (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,560 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 112,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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FY58 GBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

FY58 GBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is FY58 GBX safe to buy?

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