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HJ08 XFU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,169 mi
Last recorded66,169 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 XFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 66,169 miles

auxiliary belt very deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2025 66,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt very deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2024 62,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 arms (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,450 miles

aux belt tensioner failed

Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,539 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 52,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,688 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 21,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,023 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 8,552 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,786 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 6,747 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 XFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

HJ08 XFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is HJ08 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 XFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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