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HN08 VYG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 118,438 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 110,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. Worn close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,683 miles

Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,949 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,979 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 80,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 75,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2019 75,638 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken but still working ok

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 66,774 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 59,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 59,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 28 May 2016 55,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,370 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 41,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2013 33,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 26,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,852 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 VYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HN08 VYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN08 VYG registered?

HN08 VYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for HN08 VYG 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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