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HV08 CRX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,881 mi
Last recorded169,881 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 CRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 169,881 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 160,984 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 156,223 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 156,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 150,653 miles

engine light indicates there may be a fault (off at time of test)

Fail 19 Mar 2022 150,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 146,770 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 146,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 143,847 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 143,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 134,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,229 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Fail 27 Jan 2018 124,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pad wear warning light on

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,360 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 112,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,108 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 102,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 80,771 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,691 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,311 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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HV08 CRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HV08 CRX, 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 HV08 CRX registered?

HV08 CRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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