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FY58 RSU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,668 mi
Last recorded69,668 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 RSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 69,668 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 67,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,078 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,395 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewall both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,413 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,741 miles

Engine cover plit

Front number plate holder split

Slight damage on under side of front bumper RH

both front and rear brake disc's rusting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2014 42,740 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover plit

Front number plate holder split

Slight damage on under side of front bumper RH

both front and rear brake disc's rusting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,352 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

R H head lamp has slightly reduced out put

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,304 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,808 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 RSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 RSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY58 RSU?

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What year was FY58 RSU registered?

FY58 RSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is FY58 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 RSU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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