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FY58 ZBR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,094 mi
Last recorded114,094 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 ZBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,094 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,792 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 106,087 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 103,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,088 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 85,085 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm,cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm,cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,684 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,345 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,441 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZBR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

FY58 ZBR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is FY58 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 ZBR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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