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FL08 NUW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,792 mi
Last recorded128,792 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 128,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 122,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,382 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge slightly

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm chalked marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge slightly

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pads getting low.

Nearside rear tyre centre on wear bars.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 65,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front pads getting low.

Nearside rear tyre centre on wear bars.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,362 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,746 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 11,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL08 NUW, 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

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What year was FL08 NUW registered?

FL08 NUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 NUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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