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FG08 JVN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,503 mi
Last recorded151,503 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 151,503 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer sill in to rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (front of the two) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 147,858 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti roll bar d bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mountings and rear trailing arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 147,858 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres outer edges. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti roll bar d bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mountings and rear trailing arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 143,941 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe and rear trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 139,799 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion rear quarters, wheel arches

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 139,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres splitting inner sidewalls to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion rear quarters, wheel arches

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,810 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 133,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 127,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,483 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,055 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,333 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,797 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges.

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 17 Mar 2011 43,981 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 JVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG08 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

FG08 JVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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