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FE08 XEA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,891 mi
Last recorded89,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 89,891 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2024 88,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside wipers poor

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers poor

Fail 2 Feb 2022 86,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,990 miles

advise n/s/r tyre very low

advise rear pads very low

adviseb front discs /condition

Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,663 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,061 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)

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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FE08 XEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE08 XEA, 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 FE08 XEA registered?

FE08 XEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FE08 XEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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