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CA08 HCC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 HCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,014 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 98,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 90,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,953 miles

tryes uneven wear

Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,100 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,719 miles

Both front tyres scuffing and perishing badly

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 37,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 37,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 32,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,566 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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CA08 HCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CA08 HCC, 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 CA08 HCC registered?

CA08 HCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is CA08 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 HCC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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