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H1 WLE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,186 mi
Last recorded137,186 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 137,186 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 130,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 118,945 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,572 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 41,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,711 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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H1 WLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 H1 WLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H1 WLE registered?

H1 WLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is H1 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 WLE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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