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OE08 FFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

358,792 mi
Last recorded358,792 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 358,792 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear center seat belt buckle very stiff in operation, but does function at this time. (7.1.2 (d))

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front side indicator repeater lamps dim but are functioning. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped RHF upper, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight parking brake imbalance, but does lock. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear fog lamp dim, but functioning at this time. (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Light perishing rear propshaft joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both rear number plate lights dim, but are operating. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 358,542 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Left and Right front lower control arm outer ball joints have excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear center seat belt buckle very stiff in operation, but does function at this time. (7.1.2 (d))

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front side indicator repeater lamps dim but are functioning. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped RHF upper, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight parking brake imbalance, but does lock. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear fog lamp dim, but functioning at this time. (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Light perishing rear propshaft joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both rear number plate lights dim, but are operating. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 351,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front lower ball joints - mainly RHF. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning RH side repeater some leds not working, but mainly working and visible at this time. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped RHF upper - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both rear number plate lights slightly flickering - but still working at this time. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 324,431 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low, approx 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LHR number plate light flickering, but is illuminating number plate. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning RH side repeater light reduced. but still working at this time. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RHF upper windshield stonechipped, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 324,431 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low, approx 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LHR number plate light flickering, but is illuminating number plate. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning RH side repeater light reduced. but still working at this time. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RHF upper windshield stonechipped, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 294,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 294,703 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 263,001 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2020 154,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 148,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 141,011 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 128,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 113,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,219 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OE08 FFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

OE08 FFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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