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EX08 FLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,278 mi
Last recorded83,278 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 83,278 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 83,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 82,479 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,801 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 74,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure or incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,105 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 71,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,476 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,476 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,063 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,472 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 29 May 2013 24,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 16,969 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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EX08 FLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX08 FLJ, 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 EX08 FLJ registered?

EX08 FLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 FLJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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