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PX08 HGD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,363 mi
Last recorded141,363 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 HGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 141,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 141,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 132,809 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side has covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Sep 2024 132,621 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side has covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,102 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 125,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,943 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edge (not nearside rear)

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,918 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 110,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,597 miles

Front Windscreen has a slight Stonechip

Fail 29 Sep 2020 105,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen has a slight Stonechip

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,449 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,623 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 77,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,367 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2013 29,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,449 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,448 miles

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

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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PX08 HGD 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 PX08 HGD, 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 PX08 HGD registered?

PX08 HGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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