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HV58 HHG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

270,101 mi
Last recorded270,101 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 HHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 270,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes re routed but sercure

Fail 21 Nov 2019 269,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,803 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe, pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 150,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working lens is also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on the inside edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inside but not in the legal centre 3/4 of tread, close to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe, pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,482 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 29 Sep 2017 123,304 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,315 miles

Engine cover fitted

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)

Under shields fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover fitted

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)

Under shields fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,911 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 56,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,889 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 41,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,158 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 39,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,566 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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HV58 HHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HV58 HHG, 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 HV58 HHG registered?

HV58 HHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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