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G8 HBM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,693 mi
Last recorded127,693 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 HBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 127,693 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, showing slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged,recommend renewal (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 127,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, showing slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged,recommend renewal (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 120,723 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads ,not dangerous (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged ,recommend new repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 120,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads ,not dangerous (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged ,recommend new repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 115,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 109,569 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 104,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 101,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,871 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 89,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,182 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 8 Apr 2014 61,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,075 miles

all discs minimal wear all four tyres close to legal limits

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,551 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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G8 HBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G8 HBM, 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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G8 HBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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