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HD08 YJY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,157 mi
Last recorded114,157 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 YJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 114,157 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 111,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,441 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 99,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,113 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,502 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,408 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,778 miles

Offside front tyre has cracks on inner side wall.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,587 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,561 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,214 miles

parking brake release lever stiff in opperation

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 YJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HD08 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

HD08 YJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is HD08 YJY safe to buy?

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