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ML08 HDE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 103,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 103,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 101,526 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 100,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,501 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,682 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 93,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under panels fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,305 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 92,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,095 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,095 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under panels fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,333 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 69,593 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,593 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,770 miles

1(one) of 2(two) Nearside rear Side/Stop Lamps not working (have a matched pair of Stop/Side lamps)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 45,770 miles

1(one) of 2(two) Nearside rear Side/Stop Lamps not working (have a matched pair of Stop/Side lamps)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre nail in tread

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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ML08 HDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML08 HDE, 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 ML08 HDE registered?

ML08 HDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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