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FL08 ZVH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 117,780 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 117,779 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 103,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 95,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear worn very low on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,398 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 78,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,163 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 69,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,229 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,131 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,477 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 ZVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

FL08 ZVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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