MOT Status
ValidMileage
240,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only
sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA08 HLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,128cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 FA08 HLW, 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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How do I check the history of FA08 HLW?
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What year was FA08 HLW registered?
FA08 HLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2008.
Is FA08 HLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA08 HLW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FA08 HLW have outstanding finance?
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