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HF08 CUY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,841 mi
Last recorded166,841 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 CUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 166,841 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 166,841 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 143,831 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 143,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,035 miles

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

Front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Front wipers wearing, attention soon.

Offside Front tyre has small cut to outer wall.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 128,330 miles

Engine cover and under-shields fitted at time of test

Nearside Front inner side light bulb inoperative (outer position lamp working)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre small split in side wall no cords exposed

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,169 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,278 miles

n/s/f brake pads wearing close to the legal limit

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,374 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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HF08 CUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF08 CUY, 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 HF08 CUY registered?

HF08 CUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HF08 CUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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