MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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
Imbalance on rear brakes on apply and release check.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wipers poor.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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HV08 OEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.
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