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MH08 ENM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 ENM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 81,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,419 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 79,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard secondary cat (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard secondary cat (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 76,210 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 76,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,756 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 69,554 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 64,616 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four wearing thin on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 64,612 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four wearing thin on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 55,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 16 May 2018 51,420 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 51,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,407 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 18,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 18,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 15,053 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,339 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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MH08 ENM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MH08 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

MH08 ENM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is MH08 ENM safe to buy?

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