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FE08 XFN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,251 mi
Last recorded92,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 90,955 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,125 miles

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

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

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

park brake effort low

Fail 6 Dec 2023 87,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

park brake effort low

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,351 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,394 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 75,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,811 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,802 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,609 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front park light not working.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front park light not working.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,146 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 XFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFN, 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 FE08 XFN registered?

FE08 XFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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