MOT Status
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157,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISE CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES.
FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR.
Nearside Front FOGLAMP LENSE DAMAGED/VARIOUS BODYWORK/TRIM DAMAGE.
Nearside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING.
Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance NEARSIDE LENSE CONDENSATION. (1.4.A.2e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)
ADVISE CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES.
FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR.
Nearside Front FOGLAMP LENSE DAMAGED/VARIOUS BODYWORK/TRIM DAMAGE.
Nearside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING.
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance NEARSIDE LENSE CONDENSATION. (1.4.A.2e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front JACKING RUBBER BLOCK MISSING/TRIM DAMAGE
Nearside Front Outer TYRE WALL CUTS
Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD/RUN FLAT DAMAGE ETC
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR APPROX (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA
WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED
jacking block missing nearside front
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front discs Worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH08 FFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?
FH08 FFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2008.
Is FH08 FFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH08 FFS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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