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HN08 VYK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,293 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 112,129 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 112,121 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 107,296 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 99,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,358 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 88,002 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 85,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 82,103 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 72,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 62,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 53,901 miles

front & rear pads low

Fail 28 May 2013 45,499 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 45,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,704 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 35,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 27,021 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 VYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel 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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

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

Is HN08 VYK safe to buy?

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