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HN08 PYO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 PYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 109,596 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,468 miles

Nearside Rear one of the side lights not working

Windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen has tiny stone chips.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,049 miles

Front windscreen has tiny stone chips.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 93,924 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,380 miles

n/s front tyre has tear in outer side wall but not down to cords

o/s front wheel has slight buckle on inner rim

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge, customer to monitor (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

N/S/F tyre outer side wall cut but no inner cordes exposed.

O/S/F tyre inner side wall cut in several places but no inner cordes exposed.

O/S/F tyre low on inner and outer edges, customer to monitor (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,853 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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HN08 PYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HN08 PYO, 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 HN08 PYO registered?

HN08 PYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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