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FV57 ATU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,130 mi
Last recorded150,130 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ATU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 150,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met its minimum limit

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 143,849 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 143,849 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 132,357 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to front flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 132,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to front flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise suspect front to rear pipes are poor no clear inspection at tank

Pass 1 Feb 2016 108,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no clear inspection on the pipes over rear subframe

suspect pads are getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,089 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no clear brake pad check

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,905 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn and just passing low mot criteria

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,143 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,639 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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FV57 ATU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV57 ATU, 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 FV57 ATU registered?

FV57 ATU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FV57 ATU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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