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HG08 AVW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,750 mi
Last recorded166,750 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 AVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 166,750 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVICE CHANGING A/S/P TREAD ON LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

PLASTIC UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS ADVICE CHANGING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR ON DASH

Fail 3 Aug 2021 166,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVICE CHANGING A/S/P TREAD ON LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

PLASTIC UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS ADVICE CHANGING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR ON DASH

Pass 5 Aug 2020 160,131 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 159,204 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 154,305 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads close to legal limit

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 136,465 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 128,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 128,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 83,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

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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HG08 AVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG08 AVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 AVW registered?

HG08 AVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HG08 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 AVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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