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FX08 TKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,418 mi
Last recorded154,418 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 154,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2026 154,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2025 142,893 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 142,893 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 137,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower leading suspension arm front mounting bush is worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light is on

Fail 4 Mar 2024 137,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower leading suspension arm front mounting bush is worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower leading suspension arm front mounting bush is worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn heavily and devoid of tread at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to limit - cant check properly due to brake bind preventing full tyre rotation - advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light is on

rear wheel bearings untested due to brake bind , rear tyres unable to be checked fully and may fail on retest

Pass 22 Mar 2023 129,569 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light is on

Fail 15 Mar 2023 129,503 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front track control arm ball joint is worn excessively - chalked white for identification (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,602 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 117,601 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,373 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 114,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,503 miles

offside front outer sidewall on tyre is slightly damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,840 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn at edges and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn at edges and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,505 miles

slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,336 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,082 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,082 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,272 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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FX08 TKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FX08 TKJ, 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 FX08 TKJ registered?

FX08 TKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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