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FL08 VWD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,367 mi
Last recorded131,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 131,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 125,149 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure dangerous. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,172 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 113,172 miles

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

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 Rear Slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 110,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs partially corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2020 110,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs partially corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,971 miles

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded connecting to nearside front brake flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded connecting to front brake flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,831 miles

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

full size under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs partially corroded and pitted

offside rear tyre inner edge worn low and surface cracks in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,599 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation / water ingress in both indicator repeater lamps

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

FL08 VWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 VWD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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