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FV08 LWG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,703 mi
Last recorded197,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 197,703 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 194,688 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 190,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall damaged and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 188,441 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 186,098 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 186,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 183,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 180,432 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 172,312 miles

both lower rear arms have slight play in bushes

Fail 14 Jan 2019 172,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both lower rear arms have slight play in bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2018 162,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lower arms inner bushes deteriorated (marked)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 162,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lower arms inner bushes deteriorated (marked)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 153,110 miles

Nearside Front AND FRONT AND O/S FRONT ' REAR TYRES [SIDE] WALLS [HAS ] CUTS ON ALL FOUR TYRES

Pass 27 Jan 2016 143,759 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 19 Jan 2015 135,506 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 119,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,813 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 LWG 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 83.3%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

FV08 LWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is FV08 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 LWG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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