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HT57 FYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,611 mi
Last recorded139,611 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 139,611 miles

Rear underside been previously wax oiled

underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 135,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area . (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and underbody , needs a clean off and a treatment applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on the rear mostly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body cover fitted to front

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,218 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs waxoiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 125,200 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs waxoiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 81,720 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,589 miles

front tyres worn outside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,589 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn outside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,323 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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HT57 FYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HT57 FYL, 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 HT57 FYL registered?

HT57 FYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is HT57 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT57 FYL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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