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FY58 UTE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

8,444 mi
Last recorded8,444 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 8,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 84,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,291 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system On The Caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 78,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 78,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,211 miles

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

Front brakes have a slight bind

Undertrays fitted as standard

Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes have a slight bind

Undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,491 miles

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 75,491 miles

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

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fog fto

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,666 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog-light fails too operate

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obstructing various items

Fail 2 Jul 2019 73,660 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi on inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog-light fails too operate

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obstructing various items

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material seen at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

slight bind to nearside rear brake

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit XXXXX1.6mmXXXXXX (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit XXXXX1.6mmXXXXXX (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 64,873 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,419 miles

front tyres wearing on the outside

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,499 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,554 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 UTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UTE, 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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FY58 UTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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