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2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,525 mi
Last recorded46,525 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 FS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 46,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,042 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 38,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 33,739 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 27,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 22,144 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 20,689 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 9,410 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,398 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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68 FS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 68 FS, 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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68 FS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 68 FS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 68 FS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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