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HN08 BXB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,473 mi
Last recorded145,473 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 145,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 137,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Had to use the headlamp levelling switch to obtain aim intended. Slightly adjusted it as well.

Front On both wiper arms, the wipers locking plate is slightly bent outside.

Offside Front Lower One part of the door frame plate is getting detached from the door ( below lower hinge ).

Offside Lower The sill outer trim lower fixation clips are missing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,863 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 68,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,401 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,043 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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HN08 BXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HN08 BXB, 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 HN08 BXB registered?

HN08 BXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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