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HF08 EWN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,121 mi
Last recorded131,121 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 EWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 131,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to centre in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 114,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to centre in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 99,908 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2022 99,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2022 98,927 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 97,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,296 miles

Central Exhaust flexi section outer casing slightly damaged from road scrape

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 87,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust flexi section outer casing slightly damaged from road scrape

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,487 miles

plastic covers under body restricting view of some components

Central exhaust flexi outer casing slightly damaged from road scrape no leaks

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play minor adjustment required (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

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

Rear wiper blade broken

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,751 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 77,751 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,769 miles

Nearside Front has slight tread mishape close to fail

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust front flexi has slight damage

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,471 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery not visible

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,893 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,877 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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HF08 EWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

HF08 EWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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