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FH08 BHX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,133 mi
Last recorded135,133 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 135,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 129,139 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 127,858 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,721 miles

Central Rear brake pipe over rear axle corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe into flexi corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe into flexi corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe into flexi corroded

all vehicle tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2019 116,131 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 116,071 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on edges both

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner side lamp inop still 50% working

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner toe (both) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2015 83,204 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 71,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 61,006 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2012 50,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,985 miles

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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FH08 BHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FH08 BHX, 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 FH08 BHX registered?

FH08 BHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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