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HUI 1869

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,043 mi
Last recorded123,043 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 1869
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 123,043 miles

slight exhaust leak front section

Pass 10 Mar 2023 120,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 119,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brakehose signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brakehose signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 119,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brakehose signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brakehose signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 112,948 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,928 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,638 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 81,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure X2

Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,212 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,038 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,746 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HUI 1869 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HUI 1869, 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 HUI 1869 registered?

HUI 1869 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HUI 1869 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 1869 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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