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HV08 TWW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,939 mi
Last recorded148,939 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 TWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 2 Dec 2021 148,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,141 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,764 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 130,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 119,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 11,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on the inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Small cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,652 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 98,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,875 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 75,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light lense (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,260 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,895 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,187 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 TWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

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

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