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HJ08 LPO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,281 mi
Last recorded151,281 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 151,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 151,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 144,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 135,287 miles

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 126,624 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 126,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 117,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small splits on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small splits on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,889 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,790 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,754 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,754 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,570 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,570 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,512 miles

Zero emmissions detected at tailpipe

Fail 19 Mar 2014 42,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Zero emmissions detected at tailpipe

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,889 miles

rear tyres just starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,429 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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HJ08 LPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ08 LPO, 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 HJ08 LPO registered?

HJ08 LPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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