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FY08 UWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,781 mi
Last recorded127,781 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake 17%

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,975 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 107,975 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,112 miles

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 UWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

FY08 UWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is FY08 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 UWZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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