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H5 OHE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,731 mi
Last recorded90,731 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 OHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 90,731 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,882 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,154 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 88,134 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,717 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 84,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,507 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,219 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,931 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 68,931 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,435 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,531 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates cable tied on top of incorrectly spaced plates at time of test

surface cut across off side rear tyre tread area 255/30r19

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,221 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 15,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,054 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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H5 OHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H5 OHE, 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 H5 OHE registered?

H5 OHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is H5 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 OHE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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