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FT08 FSL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,375 mi
Last recorded32,375 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 23 Nov 2024 28,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 23,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 20,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 19,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 16,980 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,551 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 15,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 14,435 miles

Nearside wing mirror indicator lens cracked

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres sidewalls damaged and perished

Fail 13 Jun 2018 14,435 miles

Nearside wing mirror indicator lens cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres sidewalls damaged and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

all four tyres cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 12,195 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Has surface cuts - not down to cords

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,097 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,521 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 7,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,099 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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FT08 FSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FT08 FSL, 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 FT08 FSL registered?

FT08 FSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FT08 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 FSL shows 18 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.

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