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HJ08 YSK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,832 mi
Last recorded130,832 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,832 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2023 128,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 May 2023 128,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2022 124,299 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2022 124,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,475 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,419 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,165 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,991 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,991 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,747 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 34,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres have stones in treads.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,097 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 YSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ08 YSK, 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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HJ08 YSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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