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FL08 NUE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,371 mi
Last recorded157,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 157,371 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2026 157,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 157,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 157,234 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 152,769 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 152,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 135,801 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 135,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 108,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 108,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,352 miles

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 23 Apr 2015 73,423 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,483 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,514 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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FL08 NUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FL08 NUE, 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 FL08 NUE registered?

FL08 NUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is FL08 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 NUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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