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FP08 EYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,098 mi
Last recorded113,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 113,098 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 113,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,427 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,999 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 104,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,972 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 101,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,524 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall multiple splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,047 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 70,045 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,165 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,324 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,098 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,895 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 16,893 miles

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

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 EYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 EYZ registered?

FP08 EYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is FP08 EYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 EYZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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