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FC08 FJC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC08 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 97,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front nail in center of tread

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 20,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,857 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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FC08 FJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FC08 FJC, 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 FC08 FJC registered?

FC08 FJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FC08 FJC safe to buy?

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