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FN08 WUW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 WUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 137,987 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,871 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,578 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Requires attention soon, only just met MOT requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear prop coupling slightly split

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,093 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Requires attention soon, only just met MOT requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear prop coupling slightly split

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,950 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Wiper blades wearing.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 80,948 miles

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

Both front tyres scrubbing.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Wiper blades wearing.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 69,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,526 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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FN08 WUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN08 WUW, 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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FN08 WUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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