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R4 HNU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,214 mi
Last recorded108,214 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 HNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 108,214 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2025 108,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 102,055 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 102,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 96,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,404 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,575 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 52,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,859 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 43,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,237 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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R4 HNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R4 HNU, 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 R4 HNU registered?

R4 HNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is R4 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 HNU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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