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FY58 VZU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,697 mi
Last recorded116,697 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 116,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,345 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 107,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,949 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2020 95,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 91,926 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 91,716 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,688 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 86,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,749 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 35,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,788 miles

front discs rusted

rear discs rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,780 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 VZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU?

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What year was FY58 VZU registered?

FY58 VZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FY58 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 VZU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY58 VZU have outstanding finance?

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