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FH08 FFS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,574 mi
Last recorded157,574 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 157,574 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 157,571 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 153,547 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 148,538 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 148,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 131,337 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 131,335 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 121,945 miles

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 121,350 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,518 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,518 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,832 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,903 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,903 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2016 65,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,301 miles

jacking block missing nearside front

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,848 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,695 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 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.

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