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FP08 EYO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,105 mi
Last recorded17,105 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 EYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,105 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,898 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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FP08 EYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EYO, 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 EYO registered?

FP08 EYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is FP08 EYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 EYO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP08 EYO have outstanding finance?

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