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FN08 WVH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,239 mi
Last recorded24,239 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 24,239 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 24,236 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 22,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 20,424 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 20,424 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 19,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 18,682 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 18,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 18,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 17,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,596 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,458 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,123 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 WVH 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 88.9%.

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 WVH, 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 FN08 WVH registered?

FN08 WVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is FN08 WVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 WVH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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