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FC03 DMC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,784 mi
Last recorded77,784 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 77,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,389 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,058 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,223 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,974 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 25 Apr 2014 35,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 31,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 26,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,799 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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FC03 DMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 FC03 DMC, 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 FC03 DMC registered?

FC03 DMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is FC03 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 DMC 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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