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FL08 NVD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,177 mi
Last recorded137,177 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 NVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 137,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both fronts legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 137,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both fronts legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,173 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 14 Mar 2024 134,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2023 131,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 122,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower front arm boot has a small cut

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 122,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower front arm boot has a small cut

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,120 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

stone chip zone B

Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,120 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

stone chip zone B

Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2mm at lowest point ) perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,235 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 92,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,585 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,066 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,368 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 25,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

FL08 NVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 NVD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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