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CV08 FNO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,026 mi
Last recorded48,026 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 FNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 48,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 46,883 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 43,821 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,836 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 44,836 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested **BRAKE PIPE LEAKING** (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn **THRUST ** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn **THRUST** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,633 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,407 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 42,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,457 miles

Rear Subframe Slightly Corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 41,457 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Mirror Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe Slightly Corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 Rear Tyres 1.6 - 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,519 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 20 Apr 2016 27,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,026 miles

front wipers noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 17,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV08 FNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV08 FNO, 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 CV08 FNO registered?

CV08 FNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is CV08 FNO safe to buy?

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