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OE08 FCD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,112 mi
Last recorded119,112 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 119,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 119,112 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,425 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,107 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 72,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 64,917 miles

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

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Fail 10 May 2018 64,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside & Offside (1.8)

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

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Pass 11 May 2017 57,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 39,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 32,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight mark nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 1 May 2012 27,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,540 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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OE08 FCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 OE08 FCD, 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 OE08 FCD registered?

OE08 FCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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