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131,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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HF08 EWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2008.
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