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FY08 FVL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,386 mi
Last recorded130,386 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 130,386 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 130,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 125,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 120,127 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 120,127 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 107,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 107,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 96,500 miles

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Slight bind to offside rear wheel

Fail 17 May 2018 96,499 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,077 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 95,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,821 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 76,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F inner tyre wall cracked

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,384 miles

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

O/S/F inner tyre wall cracked

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,160 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 56,489 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,346 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

FY08 FVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is FY08 FVL safe to buy?

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