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FM57 FXO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,410 mi
Last recorded100,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 100,410 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror loose

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

underside, suspension corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2025 100,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror loose

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

underside, suspension corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2024 94,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 94,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,331 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 79,636 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 79,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension component corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 70,172 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension component corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,570 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,206 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,951 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,211 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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FM57 FXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FM57 FXO, 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 FM57 FXO registered?

FM57 FXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is FM57 FXO safe to buy?

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