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H1 BBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,869 mi
Last recorded81,869 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 78,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,981 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,589 miles

vehicle in good order

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,157 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,443 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,054 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,714 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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H1 BBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H1 BBY, 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 H1 BBY registered?

H1 BBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is H1 BBY safe to buy?

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