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HV08 OEX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,174 mi
Last recorded113,174 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 107,765 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush in rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush in rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,182 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,872 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,287 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished on the outer edge

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,479 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread down to 2 mm at outer side

both front wheel bearings got slight play

message from air bag malfunction in display shown,but goes off with air bag light short after

tiny nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 Mar 2015 79,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,009 miles

Boot emptied too examine floor.

Camera removed from screen.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,009 miles

Boot emptied too examine floor.

Camera removed from screen.

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,739 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,739 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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 OEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

HV08 OEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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