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FL08 ZVP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 144,062 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 141,370 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 139,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 139,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,489 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 110,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,428 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,176 miles

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

both rear tyres have just over 2mm tread depth

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,619 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL08 ZVP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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