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FFZ 2422

2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

369,731 mi
Last recorded369,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown72,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 2422
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 369,731 miles

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside N/S side loading door and rear loading door is corroded but they remain securely closed.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 369,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Central to both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside N/S side loading door and rear loading door is corroded but they remain securely closed.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 342,890 miles

N/S side loading door and rear loading door is corroded but they remain securely closed.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 342,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/S side loading door and rear loading door is corroded but they remain securely closed.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 321,997 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 321,995 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has a hole ( chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 287,896 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 287,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 253,374 miles

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

O/S/R Light Covered With Tape

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 253,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

O/S/R Light Covered With Tape

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 221,075 miles

Body component corroded and not likely to cause injury side loading door and rear door

Nearside Front Inner inner steering arm/tie rod play

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes by the flexi hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,563 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Unknown?

Based on 8,259 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads
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FFZ 2422 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 72,819 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FFZ 2422 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Unknown, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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