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HN08 VYM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,829 mi
Last recorded57,829 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 57,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 53,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 53,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,718 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 32,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,873 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 24,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,348 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 17,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,661 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 VYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

HN08 VYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2008.

Is HN08 VYM safe to buy?

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