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R8 HNG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,962 mi
Last recorded112,962 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 112,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 112,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,981 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2023 104,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,110 miles

large under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,332 miles

large under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,271 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 91,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,861 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,793 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint gators deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,037 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,118 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,517 miles

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

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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R8 HNG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 R8 HNG, 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 R8 HNG registered?

R8 HNG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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