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B19 HCD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,235 mi
Last recorded191,235 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 191,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 181,592 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 181,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 177,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Len’s could do with a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Len’s could do with a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 174,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 171,968 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced upper inner / lower outer (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 171,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced upper inner / lower outer (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 170,008 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively advise inspection of rear parking brake shoes. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 168,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2020 168,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2019 154,291 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 142,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 131,760 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 123,243 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 111,038 miles

ADVISE, BOTH rear tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, chip in front screen.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 106,395 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 95,769 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,907 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 83,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,430 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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B19 HCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 B19 HCD, 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 B19 HCD registered?

B19 HCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is B19 HCD safe to buy?

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