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HW08 EWO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 92,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,545 miles

Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes perished

Both rear lower front arm inner bushes perished and split

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Offside front headlight beam pattern weak

Offside front tyre edges worn and perished in tread

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 80,173 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 67,667 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,564 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 58,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,087 miles

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

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

under shields fitted obscuring certain items of inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,092 miles

under trays fitted--not all items fully inspected

Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,024 miles

Both front tyres side wall worn.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,506 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,021 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,699 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)

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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HW08 EWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HW08 EWO, 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 HW08 EWO registered?

HW08 EWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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