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FY08 HLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,638 mi
Last recorded76,638 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,638 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted just acceptable recommend repair or replacement (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tailgate in poor condition/ sticking

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,365 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 75,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,889 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

side repeaters condensation inside light units

Fail 25 Nov 2022 72,325 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

side repeaters condensation inside light units

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,747 miles

Nearside Front brake hose hose and wireing loose around nearside front strut

Fail 26 Nov 2021 70,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,537 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 62,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 51,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 49,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 45,621 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,178 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 39,126 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FY08 HLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY08 HLX?

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What year was FY08 HLX registered?

FY08 HLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is FY08 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 HLX 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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