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MH08 CHL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,832 mi
Last recorded176,832 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 176,832 miles

FULL UNDER TRAYS AT TIME TEST

Pass 28 Feb 2022 162,049 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both slightly through gap in trim (4.7.1 (a))

engine oil low

undertrays fitted and covered in oil

Pass 1 Mar 2021 151,610 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 151,610 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Intermittent fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 141,958 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2019 132,610 miles

offside handbrake cable bracket insecure

rear inner pads low

Pass 8 May 2018 124,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 124,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 225/45/17 91y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 91y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges starting to scrub (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to scrub on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under body tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 121,330 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 zr17 95w champoint (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 92,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MH08 CHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MH08 CHL, 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 MH08 CHL registered?

MH08 CHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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