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DX07 FRY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX07 FRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,930 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,919 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,968 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 37,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,285 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Jun 2015 75,284 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

225/40ZR18 W/YXL

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,745 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,745 miles

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,568 miles

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front jacking point block missing

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Aug 2011 23,564 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise both front tyre outter side walls damaged [but still legal]

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front brake pads wearing low [warning light on]

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front jacking point block missing

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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DX07 FRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DX07 FRY, 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 DX07 FRY registered?

DX07 FRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is DX07 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX07 FRY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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