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HN58 YTD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,113 mi
Last recorded147,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 YTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 147,113 miles

Brake cable insecure Offside and nearside rear handbrake brackets snapped away from subframe (1.1.15 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside front to rears corroded, seems like slight seepage at the rear part (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Offside and nearside headlights have very poor pattern, possibly bulbs (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking belt into place (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking belt into place (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Road wheel fixing missing all road wheels have 1 stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working nearside door mirror indicator not working ( LED ) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower ball joint worn ( front arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower ball joint worn ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty switch faulty and does not operate correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow at retracting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

note for parking brake fail, nearside handbrake has no effort to the wheel, and offside seems low 0 - 120

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2022 106,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,632 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 94,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 204,237 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 204,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 189,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyres getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm (measured 2mm)

Pass 25 Feb 2019 158,345 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 126,851 miles

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pads wear sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 90,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 82,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no fas detected due to non acceleration.

Pass 30 May 2014 73,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall split

Pass 21 May 2013 65,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,659 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER SPOILER DAMAGED & N/S FRONT WING-JOINT HAS DISENGAGED..

O/S REAR TYRE NEARING IT'S MARKER.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,865 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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HN58 YTD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN58 YTD, 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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HN58 YTD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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