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FT08 HHP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,912 mi
Last recorded143,912 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 143,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 140,308 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 140,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 133,810 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 125,199 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,707 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes running front -rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2020 99,043 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake pipes are corroded (wheel arch area)

engine covers fitted

park-brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,379 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,477 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,780 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,530 miles

N/s repeater lamp damaged and condensation inside lens.

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 HHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

FT08 HHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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