MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp lens damage
Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise replacement ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear dog bone arm bushes worn advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacements soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements soon (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front fog lamp lens damage
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise replacement ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear dog bone arm bushes worn advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacements soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements soon (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball join (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacement fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake effort lower than would be expected
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacement fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement fitted (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber and top mount has slight play.
Offside Front Shock absorber and top mount has slight play.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber and top mount has slight play.
Offside Front Shock absorber and top mount has slight play.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted front and rear
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FV08 XPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 XPL, 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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FV08 XPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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