MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,505 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
diff leaking slightly
gearbox sump pan corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.8 mm @ lowest point" (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Front to rear" (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point" (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light "Condensated" (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning "Flickering" (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification "Upper section not correctly seated" (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Plastic under tray fixing missing / loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.8 mm @ lowest point" (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Front to rear" (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point" (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light "Condensated" (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive "Rear Differential" (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR slightly corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall small cuts in 3 areas
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt
offside rear tyre worn down to 3.0mm
Emissions 0.00
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FA08 HSN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 FA08 HSN, 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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FA08 HSN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2008.
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