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M4 FHE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 129,850 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 121,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,208 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 113,208 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 107,674 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 107,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,542 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 91,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,695 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 90,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 80,403 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,295 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,797 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 49,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,243 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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M4 FHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M4 FHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M4 FHE registered?

M4 FHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is M4 FHE safe to buy?

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