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HG08 EWR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,016 mi
Last recorded140,016 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 140,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 130,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 121,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear unable to check rear seats

Fail 28 Mar 2023 121,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear unable to check rear seats

Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 98,976 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 98,976 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,157 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2019 79,155 miles

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,048 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe flexy end corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,152 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

various stonechips to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,103 miles

Corrosion to front steel brake pipe and hose ferrules

O/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,509 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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HG08 EWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

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

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