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H17 TNB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 TNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhuast clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,318 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 42,795 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 38,135 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 38,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 33,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 23,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,664 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracked between tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,024 miles

Both front tyres have small splits in tyre inbetween tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age related cracking shown on tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,633 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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H17 TNB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 H17 TNB, 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 H17 TNB registered?

H17 TNB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for H17 TNB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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