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FY08 FXH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

105,119 mi
Last recorded105,119 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 105,119 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 101,410 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2023 101,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,807 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 97,807 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 93,250 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe support bracket corroded from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level warning light is on.

Fail 16 Apr 2021 93,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade is torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue. (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe support bracket corroded from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level warning light is on.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 86,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

cooling fan stays on all the time when engine is running.

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn fear arm of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also ball joint dust cover damaged. ( FORWARD ARM OF 2). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

cooling fan stays on all the time when engine is running.

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,229 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,872 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2016 59,872 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,361 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 54,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 50,956 miles

nail in offside front tyre and cracked between treads

rear tyres on limit

Fail 14 Feb 2015 50,956 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nail in offside front tyre and cracked between treads

rear tyres on limit

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,405 miles

brakes noisey squecky

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,971 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,545 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 26,545 miles

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

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 FXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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