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HE07 PER

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

137,274 mi
Last recorded137,274 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE07 PER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 137,274 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2026 133,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 132,975 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 132,971 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F, On Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 127,520 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,734 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 110,610 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,847 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F, On Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 75,033 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,189 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,104 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,808 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,328 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,001 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,521 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 81,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,456 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,125 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 69,123 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall damaged - does not appear deep enough to reach ply cord.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near sill at wheel arch area and near flexible pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,855 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 May 2011 23,015 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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HE07 PER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 HE07 PER, 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 HE07 PER registered?

HE07 PER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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