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RE08 HMG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

259,645 mi
Last recorded259,645 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 259,645 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 259,645 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 245,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 227,623 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 227,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 220,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 202,060 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 202,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 186,037 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 186,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 170,023 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 170,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 158,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 146,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,337 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 96,603 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,603 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise low tone horn n/w

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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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RE08 HMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE08 HMG, 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 RE08 HMG registered?

RE08 HMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RE08 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 HMG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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