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FN08 WVA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 WVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 118,814 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 117,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,806 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,175 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bump stop+ gator also missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak covering exhaust system nearly to back axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear boot lid struggles to latch in closed position

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2023 114,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure both cable brackets snapped from rear subframe (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted handbrake shoes come away from backing plate (noisy) (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bump stop+ gator also missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy can not feel roughness due to handbrake shoes (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak covering exhaust system nearly to back axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear boot lid struggles to latch in closed position

undertrays fitted

Offside Front flexi hose + abs loom+ wear sensor loom insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,970 miles

handbrake minimum pass

Pass 15 Apr 2021 109,935 miles

front metal brake pipes near flexibles surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,624 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 72,349 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 68,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,503 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 64,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 53,360 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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FN08 WVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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