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Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear center seat belt buckle very stiff in operation, but does function at this time. (7.1.2 (d))
Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front side indicator repeater lamps dim but are functioning. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped RHF upper, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight parking brake imbalance, but does lock. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear fog lamp dim, but functioning at this time. (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Light perishing rear propshaft joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both rear number plate lights dim, but are operating. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Left and Right front lower control arm outer ball joints have excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear center seat belt buckle very stiff in operation, but does function at this time. (7.1.2 (d))
Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front side indicator repeater lamps dim but are functioning. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped RHF upper, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight parking brake imbalance, but does lock. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear fog lamp dim, but functioning at this time. (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Light perishing rear propshaft joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both rear number plate lights dim, but are operating. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front lower ball joints - mainly RHF. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning RH side repeater some leds not working, but mainly working and visible at this time. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped RHF upper - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both rear number plate lights slightly flickering - but still working at this time. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low, approx 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LHR number plate light flickering, but is illuminating number plate. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning RH side repeater light reduced. but still working at this time. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RHF upper windshield stonechipped, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low, approx 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LHR number plate light flickering, but is illuminating number plate. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning RH side repeater light reduced. but still working at this time. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RHF upper windshield stonechipped, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central 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 ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OE08 FFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 OE08 FFJ, 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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OE08 FFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2008.
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