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HV08 OEL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,347 mi
Last recorded138,347 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 138,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 137,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 131,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,441 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 121,441 miles

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

N/S/F drop link gaitor perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F drop link gaitor perished

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 118,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 118,163 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone craddle ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,419 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre 0 mm inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre 0 mm outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,380 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 83,934 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 83,934 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 72,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,661 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,910 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 6 Feb 2013 60,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,691 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 OEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

HV08 OEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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