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FT08 DYM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,836 mi
Last recorded193,836 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 193,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 159,303 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 155,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 152,006 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 150,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 146,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 143,518 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 143,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 140,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 135,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 131,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 127,255 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 127,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 123,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 120,563 miles

all the tyres are close to the legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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FT08 DYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FT08 DYM, 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 FT08 DYM registered?

FT08 DYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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