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N222 HHH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,333 mi
Last recorded72,333 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 HHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,412 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,815 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 54,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 45,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 45,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,034 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 26,715 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 26,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 20,841 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 18 Feb 2016 16,868 miles

undertrays covering some parts not checked

Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2014 11,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 11,928 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 11,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 9,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 7,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,210 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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N222 HHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N222 HHH, 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 N222 HHH registered?

N222 HHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2008.

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