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CY08 FMO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,583 mi
Last recorded96,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 FMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,583 miles

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

Underbody Tray Fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2025 95,938 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 89,301 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 84,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 75,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 69,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,172 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,197 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 39,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CY08 FMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CY08 FMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY08 FMO registered?

CY08 FMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is CY08 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 FMO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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