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FV08 BPY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,444 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,962 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,987 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,778 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 36,516 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 24,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,949 miles

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 BPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV08 BPY, 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 BPY registered?

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

Is FV08 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 BPY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV08 BPY have outstanding finance?

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