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FV08 ULC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ULC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 130,024 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 127,594 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s into the flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,096 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brakes is slightly binding

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes are perrished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 113,407 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,551 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 98,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,304 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 93,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 81,993 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 72,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 55,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,386 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 46,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 37,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,714 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing inside edge slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,729 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 ULC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

FV08 ULC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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