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OE08 FDN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,857 mi
Last recorded166,857 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 166,857 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 153,373 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 151,349 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 151,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,504 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 141,146 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,759 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,669 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,403 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass the parking break 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 May 2017 114,031 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass 16% (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 26 May 2016 107,932 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing edge and getting low to 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 May 2015 101,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on the innner edges

Pass 17 May 2014 91,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,555 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 74,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,959 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 FDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 FDN registered?

OE08 FDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is OE08 FDN safe to buy?

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