MOT Status
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131,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Rear Exhaust shield loose
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FL08 VWD safe to buy?
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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