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FY08 TMV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,276 mi
Last recorded178,276 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 178,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 178,244 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 169,052 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre wearing and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 169,052 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre wearing and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 168,698 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre edges perishing and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 160,951 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear lower/inner side light not working

Fail 24 Nov 2021 160,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear lower/inner side light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2020 149,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/r and n/s/r rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2020 149,334 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Also cannot be opened from inside vehicle . (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing Brake pad has detached from metal pad . (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes slightly corroded at connection to flexible brake hose . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate slightly damaged .

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked . ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 140,507 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 140,505 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))

brake wear illuminating on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp has two bulbs

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front position lamp has two bulbs

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 85,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,254 miles

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)

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 TMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

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

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