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FG08 FKL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,362 mi
Last recorded212,362 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 212,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 8 Jun 2021 212,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 8 Jun 2020 202,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2020 202,456 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2019 190,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 28 Jan 2019 190,091 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 17 Jan 2018 182,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 16 Feb 2017 176,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2017 176,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 164,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust clamp cracked

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 2 Mar 2015 144,257 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 144,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 123,920 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 101,536 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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 5 Mar 2012 80,115 miles

Front tyres slightly edged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,560 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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FG08 FKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG08 FKL, 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 FG08 FKL registered?

FG08 FKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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