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FT08 HJG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,303 mi
Last recorded74,303 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 HJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 74,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,220 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS&OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS&OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,926 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,814 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 65,794 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,522 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,287 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,156 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,303 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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FT08 HJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HJG, 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 HJG registered?

FT08 HJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is FT08 HJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 HJG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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