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HF08 ECX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 149,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 148,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 137,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 133,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn close to legal limit on centre 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from of side rear diff drive shaft deal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater out plastic cower missing on mirror

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in swept area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

full under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 6 Apr 2022 129,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2021 128,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 97,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,318 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,934 miles

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

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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HF08 ECX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HF08 ECX, 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 HF08 ECX registered?

HF08 ECX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HF08 ECX safe to buy?

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