MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Gearbox under tray damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trailing lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to rotate wheel by hand, brakes bound on, handbrake not releasing (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Gearbox under tray damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
gear box under tray damaged
Brake hose leaking on an air braking system and insecure (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
gear box under tray damaged
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking nearside rear brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 FSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 FY08 FSV, 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 FY08 FSV registered?
FY08 FSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.
Is FY08 FSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY08 FSV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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