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FY58 USV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,304 mi
Last recorded117,304 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 117,304 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 107,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,536 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated nsf and both rear (5.2.3 (l))

tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,820 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,542 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 54,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,761 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,157 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread and starting to wear smooth on inner edge

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge and has cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread and worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,138 miles

all four tyres have cracks inbetween tread

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on 3mm on outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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 USV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 USV, 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 USV registered?

FY58 USV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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