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HO08 ERS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,190 mi
Last recorded192,190 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO08 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 192,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 178,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 169,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 157,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 149,038 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2021 134,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 118,779 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 103,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,348 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer And Inner Edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,383 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both)(front bushes very slight (2.4.G.2)

Multiple covers fitted as standard restricting full visual inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 76,359 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both)(front bushes very slight (2.4.G.2)

Multiple covers fitted as standard restricting full visual inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,092 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 55,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,773 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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HO08 ERS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 HO08 ERS, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HO08 ERS registered?

HO08 ERS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is HO08 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO08 ERS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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