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FY58 ZBE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,836 mi
Last recorded109,836 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 103,363 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,533 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 95,532 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,608 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides by Joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 76,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (F/R) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides by Joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,858 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,791 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 47,259 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,773 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 38,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,814 miles

advise front pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 25,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 19,331 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 ZBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 ZBE, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY58 ZBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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