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FG08 JWD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,335 mi
Last recorded123,335 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 May 2019 123,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 111,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 100,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,043 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 JWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

FG08 JWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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