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HK08 UUV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,936 mi
Last recorded177,936 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 UUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 177,936 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 177,936 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 167,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 156,811 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 156,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 145,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 135,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 126,275 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 126,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 121,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,550 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn but not exposing ply/cord

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,988 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,887 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,051 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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HK08 UUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HK08 UUV, 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 HK08 UUV registered?

HK08 UUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is HK08 UUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 UUV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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