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FN57 FNT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,070 mi
Last recorded160,070 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 FNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 160,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 152,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,960 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,312 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 122,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,562 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 113,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 106,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp not working (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 63,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,917 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,738 miles

Rear Tyres On 2.0mm.

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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FN57 FNT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FN57 FNT, 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 FN57 FNT registered?

FN57 FNT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FN57 FNT safe to buy?

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