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HV08 OEW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,798 mi
Last recorded188,798 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 188,798 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 188,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear indicater lens hole

Pass 1 Sep 2023 175,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 162,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 162,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front drop link ball joint gaiters deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens has a slight damage/hole

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 138,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front drop link ball joint gaiters deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens has a slight damage/hole

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 108,111 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald at edges / requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge / requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower both foremost suspension arms, bushes deteriorating

under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 108,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald at edges / requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge / requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower both foremost suspension arms, bushes deteriorating

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 101,785 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output poor (1.7.5a)

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 May 2018 101,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output poor (1.7.5a)

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 85,294 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,887 miles

Imbalance on rear brakes on apply and release check.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,326 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,436 miles

Wipers poor.

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 OEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HV08 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

HV08 OEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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