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HN58 VYF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,777 mi
Last recorded121,777 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 VYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 121,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 114,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 114,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 108,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,381 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,317 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 90,317 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 80,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 65,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,508 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,691 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,609 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 27,609 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 21,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,708 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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HN58 VYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN58 VYF, 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 HN58 VYF registered?

HN58 VYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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