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HV58 FUD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,167 mi
Last recorded122,167 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 122,167 miles

REAR SEATS STUFF LOADED , NOT ALLOWINIG FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBLETS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,650 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 100,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken on bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,990 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,475 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,278 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,278 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,539 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,041 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,041 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 37,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,112 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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HV58 FUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HV58 FUD, 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 HV58 FUD registered?

HV58 FUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is HV58 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 FUD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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