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MV08 HWX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,133 mi
Last recorded160,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 160,133 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2023 160,133 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2022 156,433 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 145,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 138,234 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 3 Feb 2020 138,137 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Jan 2019 126,888 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Jan 2019 126,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Jan 2018 113,249 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 113,246 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/ over the tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/ over the tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded goes over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,532 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,908 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,072 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

fit tie to allow bonnent safety catch to be opened

Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,823 miles

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

bonnet tongue broken

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2013 62,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

bonnet tongue broken

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,212 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,431 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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MV08 HWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MV08 HWX, 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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MV08 HWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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