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HY58 ZFW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,598 mi
Last recorded185,598 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 ZFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 185,598 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 173,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 173,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 159,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 149,210 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 149,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,055 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 139,043 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 130,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 125,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 118,879 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 104,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,912 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,307 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

under trays damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,624 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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HY58 ZFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY58 ZFW, 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 HY58 ZFW registered?

HY58 ZFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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