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HN08 PZG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,522 mi
Last recorded132,522 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 PZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 132,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 127,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 122,114 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 122,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,347 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))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,714 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 110,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working top + bottom (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,937 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 92,699 miles

Position lamp not working both front outer (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,846 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 73,184 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 73,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,829 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,586 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 PZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HN08 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

HN08 PZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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