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FP08 BNV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,037 mi
Last recorded134,037 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 134,037 miles

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))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 134,036 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,475 miles

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))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,815 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 103,742 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,528 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,674 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,784 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,977 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 90,977 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,391 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,526 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,577 miles

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.

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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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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