MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FT08 HHP safe to buy?
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