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HO53 PEY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

211,011 mi
Last recorded211,011 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO53 PEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 211,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 24 Sep 2018 211,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency just met

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 182,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 170,599 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 142,936 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2014 109,268 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,884 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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HO53 PEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HO53 PEY, 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 HO53 PEY registered?

HO53 PEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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