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HJ08 NCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,484 mi
Last recorded49,484 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 NCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not clipped in correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 49,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not clipped in correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge + perishing + 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 40,280 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear sub-frame

Pass 20 Feb 2024 38,187 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,534 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 36,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 36,719 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,899 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,058 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,407 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,968 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 32,961 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,328 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 31,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inside (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 10,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2013 1,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 1,037 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 904 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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HJ08 NCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ08 NCV, 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 HJ08 NCV registered?

HJ08 NCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is HJ08 NCV safe to buy?

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