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FA08 NUO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,472 mi
Last recorded109,472 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 109,472 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 94,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,698 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind n/s/r wheel arch cover, and before flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind n/s/r wheel arch cover, and before flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides behind n/s/r wheel arch cover (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,853 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 41,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 36,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small amount of damage to Offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,395 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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FA08 NUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FA08 NUO, 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 FA08 NUO registered?

FA08 NUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FA08 NUO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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