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HV08 EBN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 EBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,462 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 93,810 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 93,810 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 84,616 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 84,616 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight perishing within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,035 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,286 miles

Nearside Rear sidelights dim

Fail 19 Mar 2020 59,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sidelights dim

Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,085 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 53,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2018 46,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut to sidewall

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 38,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,862 miles

both front tyre inner walls starting to crack

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,205 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and badly perished

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Mar 2014 24,205 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and badly perished

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,187 miles

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

Nsf tyre is badly perished & has splits in sidewall

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

Osf tyre badly perished & has splits in sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2013 21,154 miles

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

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

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

Nsf tyre is badly perished & has splits in sidewall

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

Osf tyre badly perished & has splits in sidewall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre almost through to cord on inner edge and on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,146 miles

gearbox damp

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear tyres getting close to limit

slight run out front discs

Fail 26 Feb 2011 14,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

gearbox damp

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear tyres getting close to limit

slight run out front discs

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 EBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

HV08 EBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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