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FT08 MVS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 121,476 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 120,970 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached back (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,530 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 106,530 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 88,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

osf brake calliper misted around piston no clear leak

osr lamp unit damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,547 miles

windscreen scratched

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 MVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

FT08 MVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is FT08 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 MVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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