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HN08 OHV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,404 mi
Last recorded149,404 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 149,404 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 134,089 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on limit (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 bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear middle forward track control arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 2 May 2023 123,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror indicator outer lens missing - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear middle forward track control arms, inner bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2022 115,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick - all others approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror indicator lens missing - not affecting lighting

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear middle forward track control arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2021 108,855 miles

Nearside door mirror indicator lens damaged and holed - not affecting lighting

both front droplink lower dust covers slightly deteriorated

both rear, central forward track control arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

slight engine oil leak/leaks

slight lip to front brake discs - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick

Pass 7 May 2020 106,644 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front anti roll bar link gaitors slightly perished

Fail 7 May 2020 106,644 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front anti roll bar link gaitors slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front droplink lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on very outer edge - rest of tread 5mm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, near to top of n/s/r coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very outer edge, 2-3mm in centre - 5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear middle track control arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm and is stress cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear middle track control arm bush deteriorated - no movement

Offside Rear tyre 3mm in centre, 4-5mm on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,251 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake pads worn TO LIMIT.

Rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have more wear on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in both side repeater lamps

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,530 miles

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

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)

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 OHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc 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 OHV, 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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HN08 OHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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