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MM08 HSO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,086 mi
Last recorded130,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 HSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,086 miles

nearside and offside front lower bent arm rubber bush splitting slightly

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 21 Jan 2026 130,086 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front lower bent arm rubber bush splitting slightly

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on outer tread 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Jan 2025 129,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on outer tread 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 24 Jan 2024 126,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [front arm] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [rear arm] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [front arm] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [rear arm] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Jan 2023 123,316 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 123,316 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,968 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 119,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 115,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 111,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,757 miles

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

all brake discs scored/corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 109,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front valve stems perished

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged, not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

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

all brake discs scored/corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,479 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,487 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,389 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,111 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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MM08 HSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 MM08 HSO, 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 MM08 HSO registered?

MM08 HSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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