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HV08 VHR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,102 mi
Last recorded149,102 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 149,102 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 146,379 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s centre tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,575 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bottom boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,954 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,609 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

intermitant fault with off side rear light unit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,939 miles

Both front discs wearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front fog light lense cracked

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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 VHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

HV08 VHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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