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HV08 EBL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,266 mi
Last recorded136,266 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 136,266 miles

front drop inks deteriorated

underside rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,131 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,482 miles

rear subframe rusty

rear tyres worn low

Fail 10 Nov 2023 125,479 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe rusty

rear tyres worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2022 121,417 miles

slight play n/s hub

front tyres worn low

knocking n/s/f

rear arm bushes worn

rear tyres worn low

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,427 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,695 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 111,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.07 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,231 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,226 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear preventing inspection of seat belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,579 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,573 miles

Lower nearside front corner off windscreen damaged,"not affecting drivers view".

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,397 miles

Offside front tyre below 1.6mm legal limit on its inner and outer edges.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 42,381 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre below 1.6mm legal limit on its inner and outer edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,804 miles

Nearside lower corner of windscreen has a crack.

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 EBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

HV08 EBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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