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FM57 FXX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,631 mi
Last recorded158,631 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 158,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 155,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,050 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 152,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 149,383 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 149,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,855 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,574 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Outter lens missing. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 138,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 132,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,263 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 4 Feb 2017 122,199 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade wipers (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,177 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine cover & under tray fitted

item removed

Fail 6 Feb 2016 111,101 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine cover & under tray fitted

item removed

Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,009 miles

Front headlights light output slightly reduced

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 99,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front headlights light output slightly reduced

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 88,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,550 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,403 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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FM57 FXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM57 FXX?

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What year was FM57 FXX registered?

FM57 FXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is FM57 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 FXX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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