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FE08 XEP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 121,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 121,419 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 118,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 115,931 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 102,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 102,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 87,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,522 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,561 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,657 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 35,520 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,361 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,375 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 27 Mar 2012 15,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,384 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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FE08 XEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

FE08 XEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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