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FV57 VOM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2024 115,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 108,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 103,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,941 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,105 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,638 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,010 miles

under bonnet covers fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,035 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,662 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,935 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,341 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,513 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 VOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV57 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

FV57 VOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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