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HD08 EDU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,179 mi
Last recorded65,179 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 EDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 65,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2025 65,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light came on doing emissions test put car into limp mode (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2024 59,962 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish with slight play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm attached to furthest front bush, bush on arm also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm linked to rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 54,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm attached to furthest front bush, bush on arm also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm linked to rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 49,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 47,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,619 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 39,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 32,374 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2016 32,372 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2016 31,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,396 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,875 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,550 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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HD08 EDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 HD08 EDU, 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 HD08 EDU registered?

HD08 EDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is HD08 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD08 EDU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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