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ML08 HDH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,821 mi
Last recorded117,821 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 117,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Headlight level arm damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm / 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,303 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,908 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,905 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 50,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 42,969 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 42,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,352 miles

o/s front tyre damaged cut not to inner cord

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear seat, Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear seat, Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2011 6,943 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts on inside edge, but not down to cords (advise change)

very slight play in o/s.f wheel. poss wheel bearing

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 HDH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 ML08 HDH, 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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ML08 HDH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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