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FIA 622

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,368 mi
Last recorded48,368 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIA 622
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 48,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake discs lipped

front and rear brake pads 2.8mm to 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2024 42,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 36,400 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 29,161 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 29,161 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 26,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,213 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 22,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 21,014 miles

Rear BOTH rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,947 miles

ALL FOUR (4) TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD

Fail 23 Jun 2017 19,947 miles

ALL FOUR (4) TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,472 miles

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,151 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,181 miles

ALL FOUR tyres have cracking to the tread

O/S/F tyre has cracking to the outer sidewall

O/S/R tyre has cracking to the inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,176 miles

Front tyres age cracked.

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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FIA 622 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FIA 622, 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

How do I check the history of FIA 622?

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What year was FIA 622 registered?

FIA 622 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is FIA 622 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIA 622 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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