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HT08 FZL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,479 mi
Last recorded83,479 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 FZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 83,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,710 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 132,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,861 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

service b4 overdue by 40 days

Fail 7 Sep 2023 80,861 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

service b4 overdue by 40 days

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,023 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 80,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,478 miles

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

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads over half worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,994 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,105 miles

205/55/16

all four tyres cracking around walls and tread, cords or ply not showing yet.Advise to replace asap

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,193 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,643 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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HT08 FZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

HT08 FZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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The MOT history for HT08 FZL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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