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HG08 VHR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 65,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 35,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,281 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,992 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,098 miles

both front tyres worn low on the edges

Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,670 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,704 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,567 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,627 miles

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

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 VHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

HG08 VHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is HG08 VHR safe to buy?

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