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FY08 FUB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,313 mi
Last recorded154,313 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2021 154,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 150,161 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 146,030 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 140,756 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 90,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,682 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

rear tyres on wear bars

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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FY08 FUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FY08 FUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 FUB registered?

FY08 FUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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