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HIG 429

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,238 mi
Last recorded87,238 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 429
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,238 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,536 miles

covers underneath abscuring many parts

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,618 miles

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

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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HIG 429 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HIG 429, 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 HIG 429 registered?

HIG 429 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HIG 429 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 429 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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