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FY08 HLE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,886 mi
Last recorded152,886 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 152,886 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 152,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 152,726 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 128,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,647 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 115,643 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,605 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 107,604 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,102 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,830 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,386 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,845 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Outer Edge of Tread

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear Seats Occupied ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 88,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Tyres Worn Outer Edge of Tread

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear Seats Occupied ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,446 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 81,446 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s brake working slower than o/s (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs worn bad (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (3.5.1i)

warning notices coming up on dash board about lights etc but everything appears to be working correctly advise further investigation

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,384 miles

front disc lip

Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc lip

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,695 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,200 miles

both front brake pipes corroded/pitted (BORDERLINE PASS!).

emission level slightly raised.front brake pads wearing low!

small chips in windscreen.nsr tyre nearly bald on raised edge inner section allso has small cuts in outer tread appear close to reaching cords (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,194 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake pipes corroded/pitted (BORDERLINE PASS!).

emission level slightly raised.front brake pads wearing low!

rear brake pads worn low!brake fluid level getting low!

small chips in windscreen.nsr tyre nearly bald on raised edge inner section allso has small cuts in outer tread appear close to reaching cords (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,953 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 19,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,973 miles

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)

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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FY08 HLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY08 HLE, 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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FY08 HLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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