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FH08 FFX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,653 mi
Last recorded119,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,240 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 94,544 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both / also has nails in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,810 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 76,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 59,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,703 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,451 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,546 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 FFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

FH08 FFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is FH08 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 FFX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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