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FV08 ASU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,656 mi
Last recorded126,656 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 126,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 126,472 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 110,207 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 110,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 87,850 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 81,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake low on reserve travel

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,914 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 30,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 ASU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

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

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