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FM57 ZJO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,437 mi
Last recorded152,437 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 152,437 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 152,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release lever damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door card panel unsecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 146,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 146,227 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 138,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 128,057 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 128,057 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position unableTO OPEN (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,457 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 120,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/rear tyre

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,951 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 ZJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM57 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

FM57 ZJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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