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EN57 FPA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 107,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 107,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,047 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,047 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,734 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 91,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,130 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 79,130 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,905 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 67,905 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 61,328 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,328 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 56,164 miles

Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,601 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 19 Jan 2011 44,919 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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EN57 FPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EN57 FPA, 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

How do I check the history of EN57 FPA?

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What year was EN57 FPA registered?

EN57 FPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is EN57 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 FPA shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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