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H4 FCW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,328 mi
Last recorded31,328 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 FCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,328 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 31,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,236 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,519 miles

MILD CORROSION TO ALL DISCS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,843 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,792 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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H4 FCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H4 FCW, 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 H4 FCW registered?

H4 FCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is H4 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 FCW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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