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OE08 FFT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

194,457 mi
Last recorded194,457 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 194,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 186,985 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 177,099 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 165,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 151,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,353 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,236 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 75,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 68,179 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,043 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 FFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

OE08 FFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is OE08 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 FFT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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