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R11 HMW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,910 mi
Last recorded95,910 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 HMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,910 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,872 miles

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2023 85,453 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,817 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 76,811 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,216 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 65,296 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 59,353 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 54,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2015 43,546 miles

Engine Cover Fitted (Under-shield Fitted)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 36,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 28,735 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 28,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 16,820 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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R11 HMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R11 HMW, 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 R11 HMW registered?

R11 HMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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