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FA08 HSN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 70,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,266 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,663 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 66,663 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,681 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 64,552 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,702 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 57,985 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,113 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,772 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,712 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,288 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,092 miles

Emissions 0.00

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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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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What year was FA08 HSN registered?

FA08 HSN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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