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B6 FAV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,263 mi
Last recorded178,263 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 FAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 178,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 177,350 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen has a slight crack/chip present (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe and ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rubber flexible coupling cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 177,349 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash cluster (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen has a slight crack/chip present (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe and ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rubber flexible coupling cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 164,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 156,254 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 151,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 145,916 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 140,239 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear brake flexi hoses perrished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 134,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 134,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 127,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 120,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,441 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,995 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,244 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,884 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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B6 FAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B6 FAV, 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 B6 FAV registered?

B6 FAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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