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HA52 BOS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,397 mi
Last recorded208,397 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA52 BOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 208,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.6mm* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.6mm* (+Cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.6mm* (+Cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.6mm* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 206,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 199,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 191,629 miles

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

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))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2021 179,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 179,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 172,348 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing low

Under trays fitted covering all under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2019 150,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 147,593 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 147,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 137,042 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 128,961 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 128,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL CUT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL CUT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,294 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2012 67,029 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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HA52 BOS 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 82.4%.

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 HA52 BOS, 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 HA52 BOS registered?

HA52 BOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is HA52 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HA52 BOS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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