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HT08 FYS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,729 mi
Last recorded163,729 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 FYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 163,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 159,496 miles

Both rear brake cable brackets loose/unbolted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear silencers heat shields require refitting

Fail 6 Jul 2020 159,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both rear brake cable brackets loose/unbolted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear silencers heat shields require refitting

Pass 13 Jul 2019 152,441 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led flickers (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led flickers (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 152,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led flickers (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led flickers (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 May 2018 140,164 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 125,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,842 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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HT08 FYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HT08 FYS, 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 HT08 FYS registered?

HT08 FYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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