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FM08 WSX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,499 mi
Last recorded109,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 WSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 109,499 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,847 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped / corroding and worn slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres slightly worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts on inner wall, once is relatively deep but is not quite exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and cracking slightly within inner shoulder tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs corroding slightly on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 94,791 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,077 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 91,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted inside facing outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,804 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,868 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1 offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,661 miles

n/s front sidwlight one bulb not working

Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,660 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front sidwlight one bulb not working

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,075 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,645 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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FM08 WSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM08 WSX, 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 FM08 WSX registered?

FM08 WSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is FM08 WSX safe to buy?

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