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FD08 VKU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

252,312 mi
Last recorded252,312 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 252,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 252,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 246,179 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 246,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 239,381 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 239,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 228,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 218,634 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 218,634 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 206,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 191,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 175,155 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 144,143 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 128,527 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,052 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

both rear tyres are worn on the inner and outer adges and are close to 1.6mm

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,151 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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FD08 VKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD08 VKU, 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 FD08 VKU registered?

FD08 VKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FD08 VKU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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