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Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Wont lock in suspect seized (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot perishing and upper boot small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both, at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot perishing and upper boot small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower upper shock mount bolt shows possible signs of movement (rusty dust around fixing) but secure and no movement found when checked
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both, at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSF<OSF (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF&OSF (Need a little bit tight on the bearing,common Merc thing) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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HG08 RWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 RWV, 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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HG08 RWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2008.
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