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PG57 FNV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,136 mi
Last recorded130,136 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG57 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 130,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 121,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 108,385 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 98,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 98,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and o/s (1.8.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 98,683 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,333 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,435 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,281 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,209 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,394 miles

nsf and osf airbag malfunction w'lights on

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

multiple cuts in nsf tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,380 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PG57 FNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG57 FNV, 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 PG57 FNV registered?

PG57 FNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is PG57 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG57 FNV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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