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FV08 APY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,203 mi
Last recorded164,203 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 164,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 155,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 144,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 130,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2017 93,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,716 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 45,716 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Water ingress in OS side repeater lens

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FV08 APY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV08 APY, 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 FV08 APY registered?

FV08 APY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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