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FX08 TZG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,425 mi
Last recorded106,425 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 106,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,036 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,843 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,408 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,263 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,012 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,337 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,302 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,551 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 TZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX08 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

FX08 TZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FX08 TZG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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