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OU08 FNR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 FNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,701 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 86,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,471 miles

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

covers & trays

oil leak, rear diff?

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides, bulbs in wrong? (1.8.A.1b)

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

covers & trays

oil leak, rear diff?

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,728 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers & trays fitted

oil leak rear differential area

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,922 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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OU08 FNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU08 FNR, 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 OU08 FNR registered?

OU08 FNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is OU08 FNR safe to buy?

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