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P7 FLG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,807 mi
Last recorded145,807 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 145,807 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat guard becoming insecure

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 2 Dec 2024 136,718 miles

Nearside Rear Heatshield loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 129,986 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 129,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 116,349 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

unable to access rear seat belts

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,364 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 103,384 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,457 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,251 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs are scored slightly

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,604 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,259 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,306 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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P7 FLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P7 FLG, 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 P7 FLG registered?

P7 FLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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