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FJ57 WVH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,523 mi
Last recorded104,523 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 WVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 104,523 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 104,510 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 94,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 91,034 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,609 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,590 miles

Under-tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2020 79,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,137 miles

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

brake fluid appears contaminated

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake fluid appears contaminated

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,680 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,628 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,418 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,730 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 29,561 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 23,125 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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FJ57 WVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FJ57 WVH, 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 FJ57 WVH registered?

FJ57 WVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ57 WVH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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