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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in windscreen not effecting the view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in O/S/F Lower ball joint (cross strut ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torque arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Toe arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torque arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Toe arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torque arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Toe arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torque arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Toe arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in N/S/F Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Heat shield loose above rear exhaust silencer
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R rear tyres worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at front of nearside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on front anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to o/s/r brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brakes pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole in N/S/R subframe, finger pushed through rust scab to leave a hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on front anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to o/s/r brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brakes pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn of the rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn of the rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front 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))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FH08 YJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 YJJ, 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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FH08 YJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2008.
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