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OE08 FDG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,560 mi
Last recorded165,560 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 165,560 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower rear most arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 161,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 161,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 157,119 miles

Nearside 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))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s front lower rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 153,136 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side front rear most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,719 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 146,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,507 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,507 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,299 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 109,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,207 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 50,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 45,721 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 33,088 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 33,018 miles

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

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

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 FDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE08 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

OE08 FDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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