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FT57 AGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,693 mi
Last recorded164,693 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 AGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 164,693 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 164,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 131,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner side has slightly worn

Rear both rear coil spring corroded

Rear rear both lower control arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2023 130,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower ball joint and rear lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner side has slightly worn

Rear both rear coil spring corroded

Rear rear both lower control arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 110,017 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 110,004 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,871 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Apr 2019 101,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,664 miles

Nearside Rear os rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Apr 2018 88,310 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear os rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side rear on the min limit advise replacment (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,680 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked bent (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 50,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,774 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,183 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 41,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FT57 AGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FT57 AGX, 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 FT57 AGX registered?

FT57 AGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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