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FT08 HHO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,667 mi
Last recorded129,667 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 HHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,667 miles

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,107 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,039 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 106,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,321 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,569 miles

Crack in o/s lower edge of windsreen

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,023 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FT08 HHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FT08 HHO, 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 FT08 HHO registered?

FT08 HHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is FT08 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 HHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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