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ML08 HDV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,058 mi
Last recorded128,058 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 128,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear drum back plate corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 121,493 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 121,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,856 miles

ns & osf forward facing arm bush`s starting to perish

rear prop shaft rubber starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,060 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 96,060 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,026 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 86,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,863 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,863 miles

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

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

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

rear prop rubber starting to split

strong advise both front tyres worn very low on outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,695 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,986 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,368 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 49,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,184 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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ML08 HDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

ML08 HDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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