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H5 REN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,905 mi
Last recorded27,905 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 REN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 27,905 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 27,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 27,118 miles

Offside Front drop link lower dust cover cracking/perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2024 27,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dust cover for ball joint split open and allowing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link lower dust cover cracking/perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2023 26,651 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 26,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 road tyres are perished & have deep cracking to the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 23,260 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2018 21,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,902 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 REN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 REN, 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 REN registered?

H5 REN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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