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B2 MHB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,307 mi
Last recorded94,307 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 MHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm pirelli p7 citurato 245/40/r17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,061 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 83,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,707 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,936 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 66,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,089 miles

offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,052 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,498 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 245/40/r17 91w continental conti sport contact 5 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,955 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 43,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm conti sport contact 5 225/45/r17 91y (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders/ advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 31,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 25,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,881 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 14,182 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 14,166 miles

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

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

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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B2 MHB 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 71.4%.

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 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 B2 MHB, 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 B2 MHB registered?

B2 MHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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