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HV08 VEW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,553 mi
Last recorded161,553 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 161,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 158,942 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 158,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 150,374 miles

Nearside Rear noise coming from handbrake internal shoes.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens damaged/missing

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 147,183 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 147,183 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,117 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,140 miles

crack on the nearside bottom of windscreen and chip in center of screen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,130 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,613 miles

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED SO UNABLE TO VIEW ALL COMPONENTS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,719 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

HV08 VEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 VEW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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