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M10 HJA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,627 mi
Last recorded171,627 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 HJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 171,627 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 171,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 151,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 151,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,681 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 140,570 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indcator on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 130,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 120,354 miles

Central Rear seat belt not tested, restricted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms slight freeplay at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 120,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear seat belt not tested, restricted

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms slight freeplay at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut.

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut.

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 64,484 miles

Both front fog lamps damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing any cord

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,728 miles

Both front foglight lenses cracked.

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 49,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front foglight lenses cracked.

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)

Offside front tyre worn to 4mm.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,018 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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M10 HJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M10 HJA, 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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M10 HJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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