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FV08 AXP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,705 mi
Last recorded91,705 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 91,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 82,176 miles

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall damaged

rear steel brake pipes corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2023 82,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall damaged

rear steel brake pipes corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,266 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,266 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,015 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 43,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,626 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 23,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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FV08 AXP 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 71.4%.

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 FV08 AXP, 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 FV08 AXP registered?

FV08 AXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FV08 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 AXP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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