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HG08 LRK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,294 mi
Last recorded171,294 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 171,294 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 171,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 163,125 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 163,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upward facing balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 156,003 miles

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

full belly trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 150,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 145,235 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 145,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 138,037 miles

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both hand brake cable brackets snapped off

Fail 13 Mar 2019 138,037 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both hand brake cable brackets snapped off

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 121,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,115 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 106,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,875 miles

advise both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,077 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,606 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 LRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

HG08 LRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is HG08 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 LRK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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