MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of underbody components
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of underbody components
Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe leaking over rear subfram (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Under trays fitted to the hole of the under side of vehicle brake pipes not visible for testing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front fog lamp lens broken
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn at edges, bald extreme inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp lens broken
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre bald on edges
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Advise left front tyre worn on inside edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
o/s/f tyre bald on edges
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s rear tyre has small cut in tread not deep enough to rear cords
slight freeplay both front wheel bearings
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre bald on edges
rear brake discs corroded
rear tyres 3mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG08 AVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 HG08 AVV, 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 HG08 AVV registered?
HG08 AVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.
Is HG08 AVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG08 AVV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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