MOT Status
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134,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Foremost (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Foremost (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted on.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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FP08 BNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FP08 BNV, 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 FP08 BNV registered?
FP08 BNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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