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FM57 NPF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,602 mi
Last recorded107,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 NPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 107,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 104,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Fail 1 May 2019 95,238 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot hand brake (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 2 May 2018 84,950 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 74,122 miles

Advise rear exhaust hanger corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Dark (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2016 64,433 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view dark (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 May 2016 64,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view dark (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2015 53,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,493 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 52,304 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,274 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,998 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 38,889 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,830 miles

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

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

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 NPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPF, 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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FM57 NPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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