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FE08 XUN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,214 mi
Last recorded176,214 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 176,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 176,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 161,098 miles

Front small chip on windscreen

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 155,313 miles

Front small chip on windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2024 155,313 miles

Front small chip on windscreen

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 148,330 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,940 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 132,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,029 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 110,684 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 103,393 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 103,392 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,694 miles

Drive belt deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,252 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 77,252 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,757 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,375 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,729 miles

full underbody shields fitted restricted view of various components

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 XUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

FE08 XUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is FE08 XUN safe to buy?

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